A Fatal Case of Basidiobolomycosis

Basidiobolomycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by <i>Basidiobolus ranarum</i>. <i>B. ranarum</i> is present worldwide but is more common in tropical and subtropical regions. Typically, it infects exposed surfaces of the body causing subcutaneous nodules, sinus, and nasal infection; however, it rarely causes a soft tissue mass. Histopathological examination is mandatory to make a diagnosis of basidiobolomycosis. Here, we report a case of a five-year-old boy who presented with skin subcutaneous nodules and retroperitoneal and retroaortic soft tissue masses. The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of basidiobolomycosis.