Mucormycosis.
Three cases of mucormycosis are presented; two with unusual aspects: one with previously unreported involvement of the mandible, and one presenting as a cavernous sinus thrombosis. Review of the literature reveals a limited number of survivors. Survival in two of the cases presented here suggests that early diagnosis, aggressive therapy with surgery, and amphotericin B should improve the prognosis.
D000368:Aged; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000188:drug therapy
D000666:Amphotericin B