SEPTIC THROMBOSIS OF CAVERNOUS SINUS SECONDARY TO RHINO-ORBITAL MUCORMYCOSIS

Dr Anshika Harit; Dr Ishwar Singh; Dr Karandeep Singh

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

SEPTIC THROMBOSIS OF CAVERNOUS SINUS SECONDARY TO RHINO-ORBITAL MUCORMYCOSIS

Dr Anshika Harit, Dr Ishwar Singh, Dr Karandeep Singh

Abstract :

Mucormycosis is characterized by mycotic infiltration of the mucous memane of the nasal cavity and/or the paranasal sinuses. It occurs commonly in immunocompromised patients with a fatal outcome if not treated. One possible intracranial complication of Mucormycosis is the Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis which is a rare and fatal infective disease. Herein, we share our experience with four cases of acute fulminant invasive fungal sinusitis with cavernous sinus syndrome to show that CST is not that uncommon and the management of such cases. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a medical emergency and the treatment consists of aggressive deidement of the disease and simultaneous use of antifungal therapy.