Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Hospital, Sunam, Punjab-148028
*Address for Correspondence: Rishabh Kapila, House Number 110, Sector 12-A, Panchkula, Haryana 134109 Phone +91-9256637774 e-mail:rishabh_kapila@rediffmail.com
Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare life-threatening infection caused by fungi from the order Mucorales. The disease occurs mostly in association with diabetic ketoacidosis. Because of its rapid progression and high mortality, early recognition and aggressive treatment offer the only chance to increase the survival rate. A case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a diabetic male patient typically presenting as fever, left periorbital pain and nasal eschar is reported. The clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of rhinocerebral mucormycosis are discussed.
diabetic ketoacidosis, mucormycoses, Zygomycoses, Phycomycoses
