Volume : III, Issue : XII, December - 2013

Mucormycosis a Rare & Life Threatening Cause of Sinus Infection in Diabetes

Dr. Patel Rishi Devilal, Dr. Kurundkar Gajanan Balaji

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We report a case of a middle aged male diabetic, presented with right maxillary sinusitis. Radiological and histopathological findings confirmed mucormycosis. Conventional Amphotericin therapy combined with surgical deidement resulted in complete resolution. Mucormycosis infrequently presents as sinus infection in diabetics. Mucormycosis is highly invasive and relentlessly progressive, resulting in higher rates of morbidity and mortality (>40%) than many other infections. A high index of suspicion is critical for diagnosis, and early initiation of therapy—often before confirmation of the diagnosis—is necessary to optimize outcomes. CT scan and histopathological examination usually clinch the diagnosis. Amphotericin B is the drug of choice. Surgical deidement is usually required.

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Dr. Patel Rishi Devilal, Dr. Kurundkar Gajanan Balaji Mucormycosis a Rare & Life Threatening Cause of Sinus Infection in Diabetes Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.XII Dec 2013

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