A "Terrible" Headache in a HIV Patient

Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Jul;102(7):428-429. doi: 10.1177/01455613211014106. Epub 2021 Apr 28.

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a type of fungal infection more prevalent among immunosuppressed patients, requires prompt identification and surgical treatment, as it can is associated with local and distant spread. This case is aiming to highlight the importance of early identification of subtle symptoms in immunocompromised patients. The clinician should be aware of fungal sinusitis, consider it in the differential diagnosis, and seek for an ear, nose, and throat opinion.

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections* / complications
  • Headache / etiology
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Mucormycosis* / complications
  • Nose / surgery
  • Sinusitis* / complications
  • Sinusitis* / diagnosis
  • Sinusitis* / microbiology