Orbital mucormycosis in immunocompetent children; review of risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment approach.

Background: Orbital mucormycosis is a rare but potentially severe and troublesome invasive fungal infection that could be occurred even in healthy individuals. The initial clinical presentation is similar to bacterial pre-septal or septal cellulitis, especially in early stages.

Case Presentation: Herein, we describe the successful management of a series of five cases presenting with orbital mucormycosis in previously healthy children.