AI 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.
Article Abstract
Rhino-orbital mucormycosis is a fatal infection. Decompensated diabetes is the most common predisposing factor. Two male adults were admitted because of newly diagnosed diabetes with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and CT scan showed extensive pansinusitis and orbital inflammation. Treatment included surgical debridement and antifungal therapy. One patient died from a severe sepsis.
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