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Rhinocerebral mucormycosis with internal carotid occlusion: Report of two cases and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Anaissie Elias J.,
Shikhani Alain H.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198509000-00018
Subject(s) - mucormycosis , internal carotid artery , medicine , occlusion , surgery , debridement (dental) , carotid arteries , amphotericin b , dermatology , antifungal
Two fatal cases of rhinocerebral mucormycosis with fungal invasion and occlusion of the internal carotid artery are described. Review of the literature reveals 35 similar cases of whom only 6 survived. Emphasis is placed on the need for early diagnosis and prompt therapy which consists of correction of the underlying disease, aggressive surgical debridement, and amphotericin B.