Rhinocerebral mucormycosis. Presentation of two cases and review of the literature

J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 1988 Feb;16(2):80-4. doi: 10.1016/s1010-5182(88)80023-4.

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a serious infection with a fulminating course caused by opportunistic fungi. The territory most frequently affected is the maxillofacial region. The disease develops in patients with severe metabolic and immunological disorders. We present two cases that illustrate its severity and the need for early diagnosis and aggressive treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucormycosis / diagnosis*
  • Nose Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ophthalmoplegia / diagnosis
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis