| Literature DB >> 23120448 |
V P Venkatachalam1, Nitin Anand.
Abstract
Mucormycosis is the fungal infection usually involving immunocompromized individuals. In this article we present a case of mucomycosis affecting a 12-year-old healthy boy who was treated by endoscopic surgical technique. Postoperatively patient was put on Amphotericin B nasal douching and oral Itraconazole. There was no recurrence till the last follow up at six month postoperatively.Entities:
Keywords: Healthy child; Mucormycosis; Paranasal sinuses
Year: 2007 PMID: 23120448 PMCID: PMC3452129 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-007-0076-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ISSN: 2231-3796