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  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Mucormycosis is a rare, invasive fungal infection affecting immunocompromised individuals or those with metabolic issues.
  • Standard treatment involves surgical debridement and systemic antifungal therapy, typically amphotericin B.
  • Head and neck mucormycosis presents surgical challenges due to functional and cosmetic morbidity.

Observation:

  • This case report describes an unusual presentation of mucormycosis leading to Ludwig angina.
  • Ludwig angina is a severe, rapidly progressing infection of the floor of the mouth.
  • This is the first reported instance of fungal infection causing Ludwig angina in medical literature.

Findings:

  • The study details a unique case of mucormycosis manifesting as Ludwig angina.
  • It highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties associated with this rare presentation.
  • The report underscores the potential for mucormycosis to cause severe head and neck infections.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of mucormycosis.
  • It emphasizes the need for considering fungal etiologies in severe head and neck infections, even without typical risk factors.
  • Understanding the surgical defect is crucial for managing the functional and cosmetic outcomes in such cases.