Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis Masquerading as an Abdominal Mass in an Immunocompetent Child

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BSTRACT

We report a rare case of gastrointestinal mucormycosis (GI MM) in a 5-year-old immunocompetent child presenting as an abdominal mass. Initially misdiagnosed as an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, the correct diagnosis was made after a surgical resection via histopathology. Prompt antifungal therapy led to recovery. This case highlights atypical presentations of GI MM and the need for vigilance in seemingly immunocompetent patients.