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Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis Presenting As Orbital Apex Syndrome With Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Rare Phenomenon.
Cureus
November 2024
Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is an opportunistic infection that has increased due to COVID-19 with the use of corticosteroids and diabetes being the most important predisposing factors. Orbital apex syndrome with central retinal artery occlusion secondary to mucormycosis is relatively rare. This case report highlights a case of a 62-year-old female with poorly controlled diabetes and a history of COVID-19 two weeks prior, who presented with acute right eye painful visual loss for three days associated with bulging of the right eye and drooping of the eyelid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital apex syndrome in a man with rhino-ocular cerebral mucormycosis: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Background: Orbital apex syndrome is a symptom complex of visual loss and ophthalmoplegia resulting from a disease involving the orbital apex. It can be caused by inflammation, infection, and malignancies. Mucormycosis is an infection caused by filamentous saprophytes of the order Mucorales.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Middle-Aged Man With Diplopia, Headache, and Hyperglycemia.
Cureus
September 2024
Clinical & Interventional Neurology, CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore, PAK.
A 60-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension presented with diplopia and vertigo for two days. These symptoms had a gradual onset, were progressive, and were associated with a headache that had been present for 15 days. His blood sugar level was 376 mg/dl.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCoronavirus Disease-19-associated Mucormycosis: A Single-center Observational Study of 69 Patients.
J Assoc Physicians India
October 2024
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated 69 COVID-19 patients with mucormycosis, focusing on their clinical presentation, risk factors, complications, and in-hospital results over seven months from March to September 2021.
- The majority of patients were male, around 52.8 years old, with most developing mucormycosis within 30 days of COVID-19; common symptoms included facial pain and vision loss, and diabetes was prevalent in 98.6% of cases.
- The overall mortality rate was 26.1%, with severe cases requiring intensive care linked to factors such as chronic kidney disease and current COVID-19 infection, indicating a heightened risk for these patients.
Ocular and adnexal manifestations post dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Indian J Ophthalmol
October 2024
Department of Clinical and Public Health Research, CL Gupta Eye Institute, Ram Ganga Vihar, Phase II (Ext), Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates serious eye problems that can occur after dengue fever, highlighting the importance of recognizing these complications for timely treatment.
- Conducted in Uttar Pradesh between October and November 2023, the research analyzed 13 patients, primarily middle-aged men, some with existing health issues like diabetes and hypertension.
- The study found various severe ocular conditions resulted from dengue, with diminished vision being the most common symptom, indicating a crucial need for early detection and public awareness to prevent permanent vision loss.
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