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Manickam Selvamani¹, Mandana Donoghue², Shiva Bharani³

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, Mahe Institute of Dental Science and Hospital, Mahe, Union Territory of Puducherry, India.

Journal of Natural Science, Biology, and Medicine

|August 19, 2015

Summary

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Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, can cause severe tissue damage, especially in immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights a rare instance of chronic maxillary osteomyelitis due to mucormycosis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes.

Keywords:

Mucormycosis osteomyelitis uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

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Area of Science:

Mycology
Infectious Diseases
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals.
Infection typically begins in the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses.
It can lead to vascular invasion, thrombosis, and tissue necrosis.

Observation:

A case of chronic osteomyelitis of the maxillary bone is presented.
The patient had uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
The osteomyelitis was associated with a fungal infection, specifically mucormycosis.

Findings:

The fungal infection led to extensive tissue necrosis of the maxillary bone.
This case demonstrates a rare presentation of mucormycosis.
Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus was a significant comorbidity.

Implications:

Highlights the potential for mucormycosis to cause severe osteomyelitis in diabetic patients.
Emphasizes the importance of considering fungal infections in complex bone infections.
Suggests a need for vigilant management of diabetes to prevent opportunistic infections.