MAXILLOFACIAL REHABILITATION OF A PATIENT WITH MUCORMYCOSIS – A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: IDA Ludhiana's Journal - Le Dentistry - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by fungus belonging to order Mucorales. Cervicofacial mucormycosis is characterised by the occurrence of triad comprising of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, periorbital infection and meningoencephalitis. Facial pain and swelling is common with occasional facial nerve paralysis. The infection usually begins at the level of nose and paranasal sinuses primarily because of inhalation of fungal spores. The infection spreads to orbital as well as intracranial edifices either by the process of direct invasion or can be mediated through the blood vessels. Timely intervention can not only avert the extra invasion of this fungus but can also inverse the destruction caused. The present case represents maxillofacial rehabilitation of mucormycosis patient which not only provide aesthetics need of the patient but also improves the patient’s quality of life
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Naveen Oberoi, Ashish Kumar
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