A Case Report of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis is a rare but life threatening infection that generally occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus and other immune deficiency conditions. Rhino-orbital and Rhino-cerebral are two form of the disease and the mixed presentation in the form of rhino-orbital-cerebra mucormycosis is very rare. As such the condition is a medical emergency. Early recognition and treatment are essential because it may lead to death in few days.
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Vijayalaxmi Kanthe
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