Extensive maxillary sequestration resulting from mucormycosis.
Mucormycosis is an invasive and potentially lethal infection caused primarily by fungi of the order mucorales. An ulcer or extraction in the mouth can be the port of fungal invasion, particularly when the patient is immunocompromised. Early recognition and aggressive treatment have reduced the mortality and morbidity. We present a case of oral mucormycosis with extensive maxillary osteonecrosis that is of interest because the patient ignored the initial warning signs and was rescued from the fulminating stage by thorough debridement and medical treatment.
Huang
Jehn-Shyun
JS
School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Medical Center No. 1, Chang-Te Street, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Kok
Sang-Heng
SH
Lee
Jang-Jaer
JJ
Hsu
Wei-Yu
WY
Chiang
Chun-Pin
CP
Kuo
Ying-Shiung
YS
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000382:microbiology