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. 2022 Oct;74(Suppl 2):3407-3410.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-021-02574-0. Epub 2021 Apr 22.

Title of the Article: Paranasal Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patient

Marina Saldanha  1 , Rashmitha Reddy  1 , Mark Jittu Vincent  1
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Title of the Article: Paranasal Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patient

Marina Saldanha et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

There have been a variety of complications reported during and post- COVID infection. Recently, there has been an increase in sporadic cases of paranasal sinus mucormycosis in COVID- 19 patients. We report a case of COVID- 19 patient diagnosed to have orbital apex syndrome secondary to mucormycosis of nose and paranasal sinus requiring emergency endoscopic sinus surgery. Appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safety precautions taken by health care workers prevented the spread of the virus during surgery.

Keywords: COVID-19; Mucormycosis; Orbital apex syndrome.

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CT scan showing total opacification of left frontal, ethmoid and maxillary sinus
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MRI scan peripherally enhancing subperiosteal lesion in the superomedial extraconal aspect of the left orbit
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The figure shows the barrier draping method with three ports
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