Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient: case report and review of literature

Abstract

Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is a fungal infection that can be fatal especially in immunocompromised patients. It is extremely rare in immunocompetent individuals. We describe here an immunocompetent patient who survived rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis due to Saksenaea vasiformis, and provide a literature review of this rare entity.

Keywords: Immunocompetent; Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis; Saksenaea vasiformis.

Figure 1

Complete loss of globe structure and fistula formation on presentation

Figure 2

(a) CT scan of the orbit showing proptosis and distortion of the left globe (b) CT scan of brain (post contrast) showing an enhancement of the cavernous sinus suggestive of thrombosis

Figure 3

Photomicrograph showing aseptate, long broad, slender right angled branching hyphae, which is pathognomonic of mucormycosis