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Nonfatal maxillocerebral mucormycosis with orbital involvement in a dehydrated infant
Annals of Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1980
Abstract:
Mucormycosis in infants is exceedingly rare, and over 90% of reported cases have been fatal. A case of a dehydrated three-week-old infant with involvement of the palate, maxilla, orbit, and brain is described with extensive laboratory and radiological investigation. This infant survived after surgical debridement and therapy with amphotericin B.
Insights
Infant mucormycosis is a rare and often fatal fungal infection. This case highlights a rare infant survival following aggressive treatment for a severe infection involving the palate, maxilla, orbit, and brain.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Medical Mycology
Background:
- Mucormycosis is a rare but severe opportunistic fungal infection.
- Cases in infants are exceptionally rare, with high mortality rates exceeding 90%.
Observation:
- A three-week-old infant presented with dehydration and extensive mucormycosis.
- The infection involved the palate, maxilla, orbit, and brain.
Findings:
- The infant survived the severe mucormycosis infection.
- Treatment included surgical debridement and amphotericin B therapy.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a potential treatment approach for rare infant mucormycosis.
- Early diagnosis and aggressive intervention are crucial for survival in severe pediatric fungal infections.