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Mucormycosis in maxilla: Rehabilitation of facial defects using interim removable prostheses: A clinical case report
Author(s) -
Jayaraman Arun Kumar,
P. Surendra Babu,
Komagan Prabu,
P. T. Ravi Kumar
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.114322
Subject(s) - maxilla , medicine , mucormycosis , dentistry , surgery
Maxilla is one of the facial bones with rich vascular supply. Necrosis of maxillary bone is rare and may occur due to infection, trauma and rare metabolic disorders. Maxilla is essential bone forming the roof of oral cavity. Mucormycosis is one of the most common fungal infection, which affects maxilla especially in diabetes and immunocompromised patients. We report a case of maxillary necrosis due to mucormycosis in an uncontrolled diabetic patient. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reduce the mortality and morbidity of this lethal fungal infection.

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