Rhinofacial Basidiobolus Misdiagnosed as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Authors

  • Aneela Hussain Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Aisha Ilyas Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Kausar Jabeen Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Syed Faisal Mahmood Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

Abstract

We report a case of a young female, initially misdiagnosed as Granulomatosis with Polyangitis (Wegener’s). Repeat histopathology and culture however revealed Basidiobolus species. She was managed successfully with antifungals,
highlighting the need for a high index of suspicion for molds in unusual presentations.
Key Words: Basidiobolus; Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

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08-09-2022

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Hussain, A., Ilyas, A., Jabeen, K., & Mahmood, S. F. (2022). Rhinofacial Basidiobolus Misdiagnosed as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan, 28(4), 85–86. Retrieved from https://ojs.idj.org.pk/index.php/Files/article/view/75

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 4 (2019): INFECTIOUS DISEASES JOURNAL OF PAKISTAN

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Case Report

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