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Management of Rhinomaxillary Mucormycosis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes a rare occurrence of palatal mucormycosis in a 45-year-old immunocompetent female patient who developed black discoloration of the palate following a tooth extraction. Initial diagnostic investigations and superficial biopsy revealed aspergillosis; however, further postoperative histopathological examination confirmed mucormycosis. Aggressive surgical intervention, including maxillectomy, alveolectomy, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery, combined with targeted antifungal therapy, facilitated successful treatment. The importance of timely diagnosis and comprehensive management in mucormycosis cases, even among immunocompetent patients, is highlighted.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82299

Authors: Sandeep Khandaitkar, Komal Harde, Sharjeel H Khan, Gagandeep Lamba

Institution: NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital

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: W4409477759