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Pulmonary mucormycosis presenting with vocal cord paralysis
H J Gayathri Devi1, K N Mohan Rao1, K M Prathima2
1Department of Chest Diseases, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore - 560 054, India.
Pulmonary mucormycosis, a rare fungal infection, can manifest unusually. This case highlights pulmonary mucormycosis presenting as vocal cord paralysis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Pulmonary mucormycosis is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening fungal infection.
- It typically affects immunocompromised individuals.
- Vocal cord paralysis is an atypical presentation of pulmonary mucormycosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of pulmonary mucormycosis presenting with vocal cord paralysis.
- To emphasize the diverse clinical manifestations of this infection.
- To highlight the importance of considering mucormycosis in diabetic patients with unusual symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
- Clinical and diagnostic evaluation of the patient.
Main Results:
- A case of pulmonary mucormycosis presenting as vocal cord paralysis is described.
- The patient had uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, a known risk factor.
- This presentation is exceedingly rare in the medical literature.
Conclusions:
- Pulmonary mucormycosis can present with rare neurological symptoms like vocal cord paralysis.
- Uncontrolled diabetes is a significant risk factor for mucormycosis.
- Early recognition and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in pulmonary mucormycosis.
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