PATHOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF RHINO ORBITAL CEREBRAL-MUCORMYCOSIS IN POST COVID PATIENTS: A CASE SERIES
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Immunocompromised, ROCM- rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis, post-covid-19, MRI, CT
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A strong correlation was observed between extent of radiological findings and severity of clinical symptoms. Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical debridement along with antifungal therapy were critical in improving patient outcomes. Severe infection may cause sepsis and if not taken care of well, may cause death. Rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis in post covid-19 patients presents distinct pathological and radiological features that require heightened clinical awareness for prompt diagnosis and management.
Categories: Pathology, Ophthalmology, Radiology
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Dr.Rashmi R. Bharti
Associate professor ,Pathology, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna,Bihar, India
Dr.Umakant Prasad
Additional Professor ,Radio-Diagnosis, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr.Richa Sharma
Assistant professor ,Pathology, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr. Deepak Kumar
Additional Professor ,Radio-Diagnosis, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr.Kshiti Atreya
Senior Resident ,Pathology, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna,Bihar, India
Dr..Bipin Kumar
Professor ,Pathology, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna,Bihar, India