Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: A case of a rare, but deadly disease

Robert G. Hendrickson; Jonathan Olshaker; Olly Duckett

doi:10.1016/S0736-4679(99)00053-0

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: A case of a rare, but deadly disease

Robert G. Hendrickson, Jonathan Olshaker, Olly Duckett

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Abstract

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection of the nasal cavity and sinuses that can spread to the orbits and cranium within days. Its presentation can be confused with those of sinusitis, viral infections, diabetic ketoacidosis, or carotid sinus thrombosis, and it is often missed at early presentation. Survival is directly linked to early detection and treatment. We present a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis and discuss the literature on its early signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment options.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	641-645
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	17
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0736-4679(99)00053-0
State	Published - Jul 1999
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Diabetes mellitus
Emergency medicine
Mucor
Mucorales
Mucormycosis
Sinusitis

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Emergency Medicine

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