Pyomyositis with rhino-orbital mucormycosis in type II diabetes mellitus
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Mucormycosis is a devastating infection caused by fungi from the order Mucorales. Rhino-orbital (RO) and Rhino-cerebral (RC) are two forms of the disease which are uncommon, acute, and aggressive infections caused by these fungi occurring in several immune - compromised states including diabetes which is the most common (60-80%) predisposing factor. Because of its rapid progression and high mortality, early recognition and aggressive treatment offer the only chance to increase the survival rate. We reported a case of Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis (ROM) caused by Rhizopus oryzae (R. arrhizus) that developed in a 39 years old male patient with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) and pyomyositis. He was successfully managed with liposomal amphotericin B, nasal endoscopic surgery and correction of underlying predisposing factors.
Authors and Affiliations
Sumana Prudhivi, Satya Prabhakara Rao Yadluri, Prabhakar Rao Yella, Pasha Arif Shaik
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