title: Extensive maxillary sequestration resulting from mucormycosis.
abstract: 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.
authors: School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Medical Center No. 1, Chang-Te Street, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
authors: Jehn-Shyun
authors: JS
authors: Huang
authors: Sang-Heng
authors: SH
authors: Kok
authors: Jang-Jaer
authors: JJ
authors: Lee
authors: Wei-Yu
authors: WY
authors: Hsu
authors: Chun-Pin
authors: CP
authors: Chiang
authors: Ying-Shiung
authors: YS
authors: Kuo
mesh_terms: 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