Orbital Apex Syndrome due to Orbital Mucormycosis after Teeth Infection: A Successful Case Report

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Autores da FMUP

  • Ricardo Manuel De Pinto Vaz

    Autor

  • António Carlos Megre Eugénio Sarmento

    Autor

  • Fernando Manuel Mendes Falcão Reis

    Autor

Participantes de fora da FMUP

  • Godinho, G
  • Abreu, I
  • Alves, G
  • Leal, V
  • Carvalho, AC

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Abstract

Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis is a severe and rapidly progressive fungal infection associated with low survival rates. Early diagnosis and proper management are mandatory. We report the case of a 20-year-old female with diabetic ketoacidosis and teeth infection, who presented with sudden orbital apex syndrome. Several surgical procedures were necessary to provide a definite histopathological diagnosis of the fungal infection. Ultimately, given the progressive aggravation of the infection and the ineffectiveness of antifungal and antibiotic agents, an orbital exenteration was performed. A mycobacteriological examination revealed a polymicrobial culture with Mucorales. One year after the initial presentation, the patient is alive and with a good general health condition.

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ISSN/ISSNe:
1663-2699, 1663-2699

Case Reports in Ophthalmology  S. Karger AG

Tipo:
Article
Páginas:
110-115
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Keywords

  • Diabetes; Exenteration; Mucorales; Mucormycosis; Teeth

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