A case Report of Mucormycosis with Palatal Ulcer: a Rare Clinical Dilemma. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2018]

Author(s):

1. Nikita Rajendrakumar Patel: Department of Oral Pathology, SMBT Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Nashik, India

2. Pranjal Anil Patel: Department of General Medicine, Suyash Multispeciality Hospital, Nashik, India

Abstract:

Mucormycosis represents a group of life-threatening infections caused by fungi of the order mucorales of subphylum mucormycotina (formely known as the class zygomycetes). It is highly invasive and progressive disease resulting in higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Newer therapies have declined the rates of mortality. Early initiation of therapy often before confirmation of the diagnosis is necessary to optimize outcomes. Here, we report a case of mucormycosis with palatal ulcer in a 63-year male patient, which is a rare anatomic site for the occurrence of mucormycosis or is a rare clinical presentation. The patient was successfully treated with surgical debridement and amphotericin B.

Page(s): 721-723

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 28, Issue: 9, Year: 2018

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