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Year 2021, , 106 - 107, 14.12.2021
https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.932160

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References

  • 1. Goel S, Palaskar S, Shetty VP, Bhushan A. Rhinomaxillary mucormycosis with cerebral extension. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2009;13:14–7. 2. Mohindra S, Mohindra S, Gupta R, Bakshi J, Gupta SK. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: The disease spectrum in 27 patients. Mycoses. 2007;50:290–6. 3. Afroze SN, Korlepara R, Rao GV, Madala J: Mucormycosis in a dabetic patient: a case report with an insight into its pathophysiology. Contemp Clin Dent. 2017, 8:662-6.

RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Year 2021, , 106 - 107, 14.12.2021
https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.932160

Abstract

Introduction
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare disease, which causes serious and life-threatening fungal infections.The disease usually develops in immunocompromised individuals and usually begins by mimicking cellulite, especially in the face area, and shows a very rapid course.
Case Report
A 75-year-old male patient previously admitted to an external center with 3-4 days complaints of headache, numbness in the right half of his face and closure of his left eye was brought to our emergency department for further investigation.The cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed suspected opportunistic fungal infection or malignancy in the ethmoidal and sphenoidal sinuses.The patient was hospitalized with the diagnosis of opportunistic fungal infection after consultations to relevant clinics. Biopsy revealed polypes and mucocele like cystic tissues. The patient, followed-up and treated with rhinocerebral mucormicosis, was transferred to intensive care unit after deterioration of his general condition.After approximately 45 days of follow-up and treatment, the patient was lost due to multiple organ failure.
Conclusion
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is an emergency that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Presence of one or more of the non-traumatic orbital apex syndrome findings should alert emergency physicians. In this and similar infections with high mortality rates, early diagnosis and treatment may lead to good results.

References

  • 1. Goel S, Palaskar S, Shetty VP, Bhushan A. Rhinomaxillary mucormycosis with cerebral extension. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2009;13:14–7. 2. Mohindra S, Mohindra S, Gupta R, Bakshi J, Gupta SK. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: The disease spectrum in 27 patients. Mycoses. 2007;50:290–6. 3. Afroze SN, Korlepara R, Rao GV, Madala J: Mucormycosis in a dabetic patient: a case report with an insight into its pathophysiology. Contemp Clin Dent. 2017, 8:662-6.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Clinical Sciences
Journal Section Case Report
Authors

Şahin Aslan 0000-0001-7327-4342

Issa Omar This is me 0000-0002-6665-7166

Vahide Aslıhan Durak 0000-0003-0836-7862

Halil İbrahim Çıkrıklar 0000-0002-6253-3350

Fatma Özdemir This is me 0000-0002-4278-1576

Publication Date December 14, 2021
Submission Date May 4, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2021

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APA Aslan, Ş., Omar, I., Durak, V. A., Çıkrıklar, H. İ., et al. (2021). RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, 12(4), 106-107. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.932160
AMA Aslan Ş, Omar I, Durak VA, Çıkrıklar Hİ, Özdemir F. RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. December 2021;12(4):106-107. doi:10.33706/jemcr.932160
Chicago Aslan, Şahin, Issa Omar, Vahide Aslıhan Durak, Halil İbrahim Çıkrıklar, and Fatma Özdemir. “RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 12, no. 4 (December 2021): 106-7. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.932160.
EndNote Aslan Ş, Omar I, Durak VA, Çıkrıklar Hİ, Özdemir F (December 1, 2021) RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 12 4 106–107.
IEEE Ş. Aslan, I. Omar, V. A. Durak, H. İ. Çıkrıklar, and F. Özdemir, “RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM”, Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 106–107, 2021, doi: 10.33706/jemcr.932160.
ISNAD Aslan, Şahin et al. “RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 12/4 (December 2021), 106-107. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.932160.
JAMA Aslan Ş, Omar I, Durak VA, Çıkrıklar Hİ, Özdemir F. RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2021;12:106–107.
MLA Aslan, Şahin et al. “RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, vol. 12, no. 4, 2021, pp. 106-7, doi:10.33706/jemcr.932160.
Vancouver Aslan Ş, Omar I, Durak VA, Çıkrıklar Hİ, Özdemir F. RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2021;12(4):106-7.