Publications by authors named "Helard A Manrique"
[Withdrawal of sibutramine for cardiovascular disease risk].
Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica
September 2010
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and rhino-orbital mucormycosis.
Diabetes Res Clin Pract
February 2011
Article Synopsis
- Rhino-orbital mucormycosis is a serious and often fatal infection, often linked to pre-existing conditions like uncontrolled diabetes.
- Two male patients, newly diagnosed with diabetes, presented symptoms of severe sinus and orbital inflammation visible on CT scans.
- Treatment involved surgery to remove infected tissue and antifungal medication, but one patient unfortunately died due to severe sepsis.