Mucormycosis - A case series on mycologic disaster
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: To report cases of rhino-orbital Mucormycosis managed medically Materials and Methods: Case Series Mucormycosis is a lethal opportunistic fungal infection, seen mostly in immunocompromised patients. This report presents two cases of invasive rhino-orbital mucormycosis. Case 1: An immunocompromised patient presenting with endogenous endophthalmitis, progressing to Rhino-orbital mucormycosis Case 2: An uncontrolled diabetic patient presenting with sudden loss of vision of right eye Both the cases were investigated with high suspicion and biopsy showed broad aseptate fungal hyphae suggestive of mucormycosis. Result: Both the patients were managed medically with titering dose of Amphotericin B based on renal parameters and serum electrolytes. Conclusion: Mucormycosis though grave/sight threatening, with the standardization of a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol, good results in survival of patients can be obtained with medical management.
Authors and Affiliations
Anita Thimmanalli Girish, Soumya Harapanahalli Venkatesh, Maheshwari Shivaswamy, Suraj Kumar H. S, Veena Chamakochi Narayana, Rajendra Rajarathnam, Mangala Marithammanahalli Naranappa
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