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Rhino-orbitocerebral entomophthoramycosis.

C F Hoogendijk1, W F P van Heerden, E Pretorius

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|November 11, 2005
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Conidiobolus coronatus typically causes mild facial infections. This report details the first known case of this fungus spreading to the brain, causing severe rhino-orbitocerebral syndrome in an immunocompetent individual.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Conidiobolus coronatus is a known fungal pathogen.
  • It commonly causes subcutaneous infections, primarily affecting the face.
  • These infections are generally considered benign in immunocompetent hosts.

Observation:

  • A rare case of intracranial extension of Conidiobolus coronatus infection is presented.
  • The patient was immunocompetent, challenging typical disease profiles.
  • The infection led to a severe rhino-orbitocerebral syndrome.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported instance of C. coronatus causing intracranial disease.
  • The fungus disseminated within the central nervous system.
  • The rhino-orbitocerebral syndrome indicated extensive tissue involvement.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for severe, invasive disease from C. coronatus, even in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Suggests the need for heightened awareness and diagnostic vigilance for unusual presentations.
  • Underscores the importance of considering fungal pathogens in complex neurological and orbital infections.