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Maxillary Necrosis by Mucormycosis: A Case Report
Sachi Anand Patil , Mrs. Vaishali Balpande , Ashish Bhagat ,J. M. Kumbhare , Miss. Kanchan Bokade
Pages: 2393-2366
Abstract
Introduction:Mucormycosis is a prevalent fungus that infects the maxilla, particularly in diabetics and
immunocompromised patients. In an untreated diabetic patient, we present a case of maxillary necrosis due to
mucormycosis.
Present complaints and investigations: A 58-year-old male patient admitted in AVBR hospital on dated
18/06/2021 with complaint of one side Swelling of the face, pain in head, stuffy nose, and discolouration of theNasal
Ridgeor the upper side of the mouth. Other symptoms became more severe as time went on. and the doctor
diagnosed his with maxillary necrosis by mucormycosis.
Investigation: Routine blood haemoglobin 12.5gm/dl RBS count, is 5.24 million/mm and WBC count is
9200/MMC, and also platelets count 2.56/MMC, X-ray of face, MRI, CT scan, collect tissue sample. Doctor
diagnosed maxillary necrosis by mucormycosis.
Past history:In the last four months, the patient has he complained of right-hand pain maxillary posterior. The
discomfort was considerable, and bending the top and chewing food made it worse. A headache and nasal
congestion were also present in the patient.
The main diagnostic therapeutic intervention and outcomes: After physical examination and investigations
doctor diagnosed a case of maxillary necrosis by mucormycosis.Anti-inflammatoryand antiplatelet agent given us
early administration of active antifungal medicine, given patients Posaconazole,Ambisome 0.8mg per kg per day
was administered intravenous to the patient for 14days as part of a variety of antibiotic therapy.also provide protein
powder was given 10 days to health immune system fight to disease condition.
Conclusion: He was response to all medication as well as doctor treatment and his recovery was good.
Keywords
Uncontrolled diabetes, maxillary bone necrosis, mucormycosis