A hospital-based observational study on clinical and radiographic findings in COVID-19 associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis: revealing the pandora box
Braz. j. oral sci
;
22: e238902, Jan.-Dec. 2023. ilus
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1437691
ABSTRACT
Mucormycosis is a rare, rapidly spreading, fulminant, opportunistic infection that is caused by a group of filamentous molds. During the second wave of COVID-19 India reported most of the cases of mucormycosis which is termed as COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM). Aim:
The purpose of this study is to describe and understand the clinical and radiographic findings related to COVID-19 associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis.Methods:
In this observational study 76 individuals with proven rhinomaxillary mucormycosis were included. The demographic profile, predisposing factors, anatomic structures involved, oral manifestations, radiographic findings management, and 90-day mortality were recorded and analyzed.Results:
Among 76 individuals with COVID-19-associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis diabetes mellitus was present in 93.42% of cases. Almost all patients received corticosteroids during COVID-19 treatment. The maxilla was most commonly involved in around 98.6% of cases. Interestingly 1 case involving the mandible was noted and the maxillary sinus was the most commonly involved. Mortality occurred in 1.31% (n=1) of cases.Conclusion:
Diabetes was the most common predisposing factor. Administration of corticosteroids was evident. A considerable number of patients developed diabetes during the treatment of COVID-19. Early signs and oral manifestations of rhinomaxillary mucormycosis play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis and prompt treatment to reduce mortality and morbidity in COVID-19 associatedrhinomaxillary mucormycosis patientsSubject(s)
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Main subject:
Early Diagnosis
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Diabetes Mellitus
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COVID-19
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Mucormycosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences/IN
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