Management of rhino-orbital mucormycosis

Saudi Med J. 2015 Jul;36(7):865-8. doi: 10.15537/smj.2015.7.11859.

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an uncommon acute invasive fungal infection that affects immunocompromised patients. It progresses rapidly and has poor prognosis if diagnosed late. Early detection, control of the underlying condition with aggressive surgical debridement, administration of systemic and local antifungal therapies, hyperbaric oxygen as adjunctive treatment improves prognosis and survivability.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / drug therapy
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucormycosis / drug therapy
  • Mucormycosis / therapy*
  • Nose Diseases / drug therapy
  • Nose Diseases / therapy*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents