Mucormycosis- A Case Report

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dc.contributor.authorPhulambrikar, Tusharen_US
dc.contributor.authorMoses, Sanjanaen_US
dc.contributor.authorDosi, Tanvien_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-14T07:50:04Z
dc.date.available2023-07-14T07:50:04Z
dc.date.issued2023-06
dc.description.abstractMucormycosis, an aggressive and opportunistic fungal infection caused by Rhizopus sp., Mucor, and Lichtheimia, poses a significant challenge in the post-COVID era. Previously considered a rare occurrence, mucormycosis has witnessed a surge in cases, particularly affecting the nose, paranasal sinuses, and cerebral tissue. These fungal pathogens exhibit a destructive behaviour, eroding small blood vessels and leading to thrombosis, ischemia, and tissue necrosis. Patients with compromised systemic health, such as diabetes mellitus, leukemia, and immunosuppressive therapy, are particularly susceptible to this infection due to impaired immunity. The various clinical manifestations of mucormycosis are categorized into rhinocerebral, pulmonary, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and disseminated forms. Within the rhinocerebral form, subdivisions based on the affected tissues further refine the classification like rhino-orbital, rhino-sino-orbital, rhino- orbito-cerebral. Fungal culture remains a cornerstone for identifying the causative organism, while magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard for radiological evaluation, offering detailed imaging of the affected regions. Computed tomography scans also play a crucial role in the diagnostic pathway. With dental practitioners encountering an increasing number of mucormycosis cases, Cone Beam Computed Tomography has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool. Recent advancements have led to the development of diagnostic criteria based on CBCT findings, aiding in the accurate and timely diagnosis of mucormycosis. We report a case of mucormycosis affecting maxilla highlighting the importance of CBCT in addition to conventional diagnostic methods thereby improving its management and clinical outcome.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indoreen_US
dc.identifier.citationPhulambrikar Tushar, Moses Sanjana, Dosi Tanvi. Mucormycosis- A Case Report. People's Journal of Scientific Research. 2023 Jun; 16(1): 69-73en_US
dc.identifier.issn2583-3251
dc.identifier.issn0974-6358
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/218906
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherPeople’s University, Bhopal.en_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume16en_US
dc.source.urihttps://pjsr.org/PDF_JAN_JUNE_2023/13.pdfen_US
dc.subjectmucormycosisen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectCBCT.en_US
dc.titleMucormycosis- A Case Reporten_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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