ArticleCase reports in pediatrics2026
When Infection Masquerades as Malignancy: Fatal Basidiobolomycosis Presenting as Suspected Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Child.
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- When Infection Masquerades as Malignancy: Fatal Basidiobolomycosis Presenting as Suspected Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Child.Case reports in pediatrics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Basidiobolomycosis is an uncommon fungal infection caused by Case Presentation: We report the case of a 10-year-old child from a remote farming community in Ghana who had a 2-year history of a progressively increasing abdominal wall mass, severe malnutrition, and respiratory distress. The initial computed tomography scan suggested rhabdomyosarcoma. Laboratory tests showed severe anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and marked eosinophilia. Histopathology revealed pronounced granulomatous inflammation characterized by multinucleated giant cells and broad septate fungal hyphae, as evidenced by PAS and Grocott stains, thereby confirming basidiobolomycosis. Sadly, the child's condition deteriorated rapidly, with resultant demise prior to the commencement of antifungal treatment. Conclusion: Basidiobolomycosis could mimic a pediatric soft tissue sarcoma on imaging, particularly in endemic regions. Early clinical suspicion, early detection of eosinophilia, and timely biopsy are crucial to prevent diagnostic delays and enhance outcomes, particularly in resource-limited healthcare systems.
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