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Mucormycosis Presented with Painful Facial Nerve Palsy: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection with high morbidity and mortality which can present as rhino-cerebral, pulmonary, cutaneous, gastro-intestinal, orbital, and disseminated disease. We are presenting a case of maxillary mucormycosis with unilateral facial nerve palsy as a rare presentation. Clinico-anatomical basis of facial nerve involvement has not yet been completely discovered. We highlight the importance of understanding regional anatomical relationships along with the clinical suspicion which helps to uncover the unusual presentations of mucormycosis.

Source: Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal

DOI: 10.4038/slaj.v8i2.256

Authors: W. J. B. S. M. S. Jayawardana, D. W. A. Shantha, H. M. S. B. Ethulgama, S. Abeygunawardena, T. Jayalath, D. M. P. U. K. Ralapanawa

Institution: University of Peradeniya

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405019288