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Gastric Mucormycosis : Transplant patient

 
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This 45 y/o patient developed abdominal pain and hemetemesis 1 month following cardiac transplantation. Endoscopy revealed two large black ulcers along the greater curvature. This image from a partial gastrectomy specimen shows intense inflammation and necrosis in the submucosa.

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