Invasive mucormycosis [zygomycosis] and osteomyelitis affecting maxilla: A rare case report

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Case Report

Author Details : J. B. Garde, Harshad Bhagwat, Ashvini Vadane*, Sharmishtha Gaikwad

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2018

Article Page : 66-67

https://doi.org/10.18231/2278-3784.2018.0016

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Abstract

“Mucormycosis” is an opportunistic infection caused by fungi belonging to the Mucorales order, and was first described by “Paultauf” in 1885.³ It is the third invasive mycosis after candidiasis and aspergillosis and having high mortality of 70-100%, it accounts for 8.3–13% of all fungal infections.¹ Immunocompromised host is typically get affected by mucormycosis but healthy patients with some form of trauma and patients who are having history of environmental exposure can develop infection as well.⁴
The present article reports a case of “right side maxillary mucormycosis” which was successfully managed surgically in M.A. Rangoonwala dental college, Pune.

Keywords: Mucormycosis, Fungal infection, Opportunistic infection.

How to cite : Garde J B , Bhagwat H , Vadane A , Gaikwad S , Invasive mucormycosis [zygomycosis] and osteomyelitis affecting maxilla: A rare case report. Int Dent J Stud Res 2018;6(3):66-67

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