Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: a treatment dilemma.

Autor: Jeevanan J; Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur., Gendeh BS, Faridah HA, Vikneswaran T
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: The Medical journal of Malaysia [Med J Malaysia] 2006 Mar; Vol. 61 (1), pp. 106-8.
Abstrakt: A case of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is presented showing its aggressive nature and progression of disease. The typical clinical features, neuroimaging and histological findings are highlighted in this report. Amphotericin B and surgical debridement remain the mainstay of treatment. However, associated co-morbidities need to be addressed.
Databáze: MEDLINE