Zygomycosis and Aspergillosis of Rhinomaxillary Region
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
Fungal infections has gained a remarkable interest in the past few decades, owing to increase in immunocompromised conditions among the population.A variety of organisms are responsible for paranasal mycosis, Aspergillus and Zygomycetes being the commonest.. Reports of combined Zygomycosis and Aspergillosis of oro-rhinocerebral region are very rare. A female patient aged 58 years presented with 15 days history of pain and swelling in the left orbitomaxillary region. On oral examination an ulcer was noted on left side of hard palate with black crusting in left nasal cavity. A provisional diagnosis of chronic rhino sinusitis with mucormycosis was made.KOH examination of antral washing showed broad aseptate hyphae and fruiting bodies of Aspergillus. Rhizopus.arrhizus and Aspergillus. flavus were grown from sample which was inoculated on SDA media. Early diagnosis and prompt therapeutic interventions may prevent progressive tissue invasion and reduce the need for or extent of surgical resection, disfigurement and survival
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Dr. Raghavendra Rao M
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