Management of Maxillary Mucormycosis - A Case Report in Bangladesh

Authors

  • Quazi Billur Rahman Professor & Chairman of Department of OMS Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • Ashik Abdullah Imon Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
  • Md Atiqul Islam Rabby Dental Surgeon, Pacific Dental Care, Farmgate, Dhaka
  • MA Jalil Chowdhury Professor of Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v27i1.26000

Abstract

Mucormycosis refers to several different disease caused by infection in the order of mucorales. Rhizopus species are the most common causative organism. Most mucormycosis infections are life-threatening and risk factor such as diabetic ketoacidosis and neutropenia, are present in most cases. Severe infection of the facial sinuses, which may extend into the brain, is the most common presentation. We describe our clinical experience with a case of mucormycosis of the maxilla. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the mortality and morbidity of this lethal fungal infection. Medicine

Today 2015 Vol.27(1): 38-40

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Author Biography

Quazi Billur Rahman, Professor & Chairman of Department of OMS Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka



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Published

2015-12-17

How to Cite

Rahman, Q. B., Rahaman, M. M., Imon, A. A., Rabby, M. A. I., & Chowdhury, M. J. (2015). Management of Maxillary Mucormycosis - A Case Report in Bangladesh. Medicine Today, 27(1), 38–40. https://doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v27i1.26000

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Case Reports