Gastroduodenal candidiasis occurring without underlying diseases (primary gastroduodenal candidiasis). Report on two cases.
Two cases of primary and isolated gastroduodenal candidiasis are described. The diagnosis of the mycotic infection was based on the discovery of hyphae in the biopsy obtained through the gastroscope (Olympus GIF-K). Clinical, endoscopic and histologic appearances are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004724:Endoscopy; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology