Tropical Phycomycosis Involving the Pelvic Cavity and Thighs in a Brazilian Child *
- 1 July 1974
- journal article
- Published by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Vol. 23 (4) , 701-703
- https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.1974.23.701
Abstract
A fatal case of tropical phycomycosis in a 4-year-old Brazilian girl is described. There was marked involvement of the thighs and pelvic organs which was confused with malignancy or filariasis. The case had an unusual course, possibly due to massive mycotic infection.Keywords
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