Mucormycosis

Laryngoscope. 1977 Mar;87(3):347-56. doi: 10.1288/00005537-197703000-00007.

Abstract

Three cases of mucormycosis are presented; two with unusual aspects: one with previously unreported involvement of the mandible, and one presenting as a cavernous sinus thrombosis. Review of the literature reveals a limited number of survivors. Survival in two of the cases presented here suggests that early diagnosis, aggressive therapy with surgery, and amphotericin B should improve the prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Cavernous Sinus
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mouth Diseases / surgery
  • Mucormycosis / drug therapy
  • Mucormycosis / therapy*
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / drug therapy

Substances

  • Amphotericin B