Shahid Ali, Israr Ahmad.
Mucormycosis causing palatal necrosis and orbital apex syndrome
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Mar 2005;15(3):182-3.
Department of ENT, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore
A case of mucormycosis causing palatal necrosis and orbital apex syndrome is reported successfully treated with systemic antifungal therapy, surgical debridement and control of underlying disease process. After one year of followup patient is blind with anatomically preserved right eye and ptosis as well as having palatal obturator. Mucormycosis should be considered in differential diagnosis of palatal necrosis and orbital apex syndrome.
Category: Case Reports
Keywords: Mucormycosis. Orbital Apex Syndrome. Palatal Necrosis.
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