Mucormycosis causing palatal necrosis and orbital apex syndrome
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2005; 15 (3): 182-3
in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of mucormycosis causing palatal necrosis and orbital apex syndrome is reported successfully treated with systemic antifungal therapy, surgical debridement and control of underlying disease process. After one year of followup patient is blind with anatomically preserved right eye and ptosis as well as having palatal obturator. Mucormycosis should be considered in differential diagnosis of palatal necrosis and orbital apex syndrome
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Orbital Diseases
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Palate
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Syndrome
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Amphotericin B
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Risk Assessment
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Mouth Diseases
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Mucormycosis
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Necrosis
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2005
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