Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: scraping showed hyaline septate fungal hyphae, consistent with rhinocerebral mucormycosis.He was started on intravenous (IV) amphotericin B (cumulative dose 3-4 gm), followed by oral posaconazole for 2 months.Endoscopic debridement and maxillectomy under general anesthesia were advised.However, due to high surgical risk associated with Eisenmenger syndrome, the family declined surgical consent and opted for medical management only.The patient gradually improved, although he had residual third nerve palsy.He was discharged after being prescribed 3 months of oral treatment.
Authors: Amarjot Singh Gill, Abhinav Mohindra, Sehajbir Singh Paul, Birinder Singh Paul
Institution: Dayanand Medical College & Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7116897264