Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3

Spontaneous Necrosis of the Maxilla in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Science & Hospital, F-12, Jhoomer Ghat, Rau, Indore

*Corresponding Author E-mail: rits.gups@gmail.com

Online published on 31 December, 2019.

Abstract

Various pathologies affect the palate. These include ulcerations, minor salivary gland tumours, epulis fissuratum, syphilis, fungal infection, carcinoma and others. Among the fungal infections, mucormycosis is one of the common diseases affecting the palate specially, in an immunocompromised patient. This case report, presents a case of mucormycosis in an immunocompetent patient which was treated surgically.

Keywords

Spontaneous, Necrosis, Maxilla, Immunocompetent, Mucormycosis