Gastrointestinal mucormycosis requiring surgery in adults with hematologic malignant tumors: literature review.

BACKGROUND

Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is associated with high mortality rates. Appropriate and early antifungal therapy and prompt surgical intervention are essential.

METHOD: Case report and literature review.

RESULTS

Nineteen case reports were reviewed describing adults with hematologic malignant tumors who developed intestinal mucormycosis and underwent surgery. The overall survival rate was 50%.

CONCLUSION

Intestinal mucormycosis is an infection associated with a high mortality rate although adults with underlying hematologic malignant have improved outcomes compared with other groups.