title: [Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis].
abstract: Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection, invading rapidly the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, orbits and intracranial structures. It most often occurs in predisposing conditions (diabetics, immunosuppressed patients). The authors report the case of a diabetic patient who presented with extensive necrotic lesions of the face in spite of appropriate antistaphylococcic therapy. Diagnosis was confirmed by histologic and mycologic tests. The outcome was favorable after Amphotericin B therapy, daily debridement, and optimal control of the diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Services d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohamed V, Rabat- Maroc, France. mahi.m@caramail.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chaouir
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Amil
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hanine
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Benameur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D020314:Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy