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Rhinoorbitocerebral Mucormycosis with Maggots in a Neglected Diabetic Patient
Vivek Kumar Pathak1, Rohit Saxena1, Sanjeev Awasthi1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, SMS &R, Sharda Univesity, Greater Noida, U.P. India.
Summary
This case report details a rare, life-threatening rhinoorbitocerebral mucormycosis infection in a diabetic ketoacidosis patient. The fungal infection was complicated by secondary maggot infestation, leading to severe metabolic issues.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunocompromised Hosts
Background:
- Mucormycosis is a rare, opportunistic fungal infection.
- It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals.
- Rhizopus species are the most common causative agents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of rhinoorbitocerebral mucormycosis.
- To highlight a co-infection with maggots in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis.
- To emphasize the severity and complex presentation of mucormycosis.
Main Methods:
- Case report.
- Clinical presentation review.
- Diagnostic evaluation of a patient with altered consciousness and metabolic decompensation.
Main Results:
- A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis presented with rhinoorbitocerebral mucormycosis.
- The infection was secondarily complicated by maggot infestation.
- The patient exhibited altered consciousness and metabolic decompensation.
Conclusions:
- Rhinoorbitocerebral mucormycosis can be life-threatening.
- Diabetic ketoacidosis is a significant risk factor.
- Concurrent maggot infestation presents a complex clinical challenge.
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