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    Experiences from First 100 Cases of COVID Associated Rhino-orbito- Cerebral Mucormycosis Epidemic Treated from a Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern India : An Otorhinolaryngologist Prospective
    (THE INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 2024-05) Das, Sudip Kumar; Chatterjee, Pritam; Chakraborty, Aneek; Sengupta, Anindita; Barman, Debasish; Mukhopadhyay, Debasis; Srivastava, Smiti Rani; Adhikari, Souvik; Biswas, Partha Sundar; Basu, Keya
    Background : Early clinical presentations of Rhino-orbito-cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM) are often underappreciated. Awareness and recognition of clinico-radiological features that may be more suggestive of mucormycosis can expedite management in this rapidly progressive disease. Materials and Methods : All patients of Rhino-orbito-cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM) admitted to our facility from 24th May, 2021 to 24th August, 2021 are studied. Clinical, radiological and surgical findings are recorded and analysed. Observation and Results : Our experiences of dealing with first 100 cases presented in less than 3 months' time amidst COVID-19 pandemic with the hope of defining demography of population at risk, early diagnosis and recommendations for management of mucormycosis are summarised in details. Conclusion : Strong clinical suspicion is mainstay for early diagnosis. Anti-fungal medications are the mainstay of management along with surgical debridement. MRI is essential tool for diagnosis, evaluating progression and surgical planning. Regular endoscopic follow-ups are vital in detecting remnant and thus reducing recurrences.