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Fungal Rhino-orbital Cerebritis in a Patient with Steroid-induced Ketoacidosis

Carrie Vargo1, Beth-Ann Olliviere-Baptiste1, Jay M Brenner1

  • 1SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Syracuse, New York.

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
|November 17, 2018
PubMed

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Fungal rhino-orbital cerebritis is a severe invasive fungal infection. Early diagnosis and treatment with antifungals and surgery are crucial for patient survival.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Fungal rhino-orbital cerebritis is a rare but life-threatening opportunistic infection.
  • It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, often presenting with rhinosinusitis symptoms.

Observation:

  • Patients at risk with rhinosinusitis symptoms and decreased immunocompetence should be evaluated for this condition.
  • Prompt clinical suspicion is vital for timely intervention.

Findings:

  • The disease requires urgent diagnosis for improved patient outcomes.
  • Effective treatment involves a combination of antifungal medications and emergent surgical debridement.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of early recognition in at-risk populations.
  • Emphasizes the critical role of multidisciplinary care involving infectious disease specialists, surgeons, and neurologists.
  • Underscores the need for prompt initiation of antifungal therapy and surgical intervention to prevent severe morbidity and mortality.

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