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

Autores da FMUP
Participantes de fora da FMUP
- Godinho, G
- Abreu, I
- Alves, G
- Leal, V
- Carvalho, AC
Unidades de investigação
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.
Dados da publicação
- ISSN/ISSNe:
- 1663-2699, 1663-2699
- Tipo:
- Article
- Páginas:
- 110-115
- DOI:
- 10.1159/000510389
- Link para outro recurso:
- www.scopus.com
Case Reports in Ophthalmology S. Karger AG
Citações Recebidas na Web of Science: 2
Citações Recebidas na Scopus: 7
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Keywords
- Diabetes; Exenteration; Mucorales; Mucormycosis; Teeth
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Godinho G,Abreu I,Alves G,Vaz R,Leal V,Carvalho AC,Sarmento A,Falcao F. Orbital Apex Syndrome due to Orbital Mucormycosis after Teeth Infection: A Successful Case Report. Case Rep. Ophthalmol. 2021. 12. (1):p. 110-115.