Abstract
Mucormycosis is an angioinvasive, opportunistic infection. Diabetes Mellitus and immunosuppression are the most common risk factors for fungal infection. Without prompt treatment, the infection can be fatal. A 21-year-old male patient presented with gastritis-like symptoms refractory to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. He recently received treatment for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), confirmed by bone marrow biopsy and fungal sinusitis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed extensive gastric involvement by Mucormycosis. The patient was given antifungal drugs and a resection of necrotic stomach tissue. Gastric mucormycosis is a rare presentation of the angioinvasive fungus. The patient's young age and lack of distinguishing risk factors such as diabetes or immunosuppression are also unusual. Furthermore, the patient's unique presentation with gastric mucormycosis compounded by a recent diagnosis of Hemophagocytosis lymphohistiocytosis produces a valuable case study in management.
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