ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Case Report: Extremely elevated ascitic fluid amylase as a diagnostic clue for peritoneal mucormycosis caused by
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Background: Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening fungal infection that typically affects immunocompromised hosts. Disseminated peritoneal mucormycosis is extremely rare and often diagnosed late. Heatstroke is an under-recognized predisposing condition. Case presentation: A 54-year-old male brickworker developed peritoneal mucormycosis caused by Conclusion: Extremely elevated ascitic fluid amylase with a normal pancreas and excluded perforation should prompt consideration of peritoneal mucormycosis. This case suggests that fungal-derived enzymes may contribute to the enzyme elevation, though this remains speculative without direct assays. Combination antifungal therapy achieved cure despite contraindications to surgery. Heatstroke is an important but under-recognized risk factor for disseminated mucormycosis.
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