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. 2013 Jun;7(6):1145-7.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2013/5528.3083. Epub 2013 Jun 1.

Rhino-orbital mucormycosis in diabetes mellitus

Ravindra V Shinde  1 , Geeta S Karande, S T Mohite, S R Patil
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Rhino-orbital mucormycosis in diabetes mellitus

Ravindra V Shinde et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

Rhino-orbital mucormycosis is a rare but life threatening infection that generally occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus and other immune deficiency conditions. Rhino-orbital and Rhino-cerebral are two form of the disease. As such the condition is a medical emergency. Early recognition and treatment are essential because it may lead to death in few days. Fungal infection of nasal cavity is uncommon but is being seen with increasing frequency in patients with immune deficiency.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Mucormycosis; Rhizopus spp.

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KOH Mount- Showing fungal element
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