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Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: a treatment dilemma

Jeevanan J 1 , Gendeh BS 1 , Faridah HA 2 , Vikneswaran T 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 2006 Mar;61(1):106-8.
PMID: 16708746 MyJurnal

Abstract

A case of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is presented showing its aggressive nature and progression of disease. The typical clinical features, neuroimaging and histological findings are highlighted in this report. Amphotericin B and surgical debridement remain the mainstay of treatment. However, associated co-morbidities need to be addressed.

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