Abstract
Mucormycosis is a very rare fungal infection in children. It is caused by opportunistic fungi and mainly affects immunocompromised patients. Early diagnosis is very important for a good outcome. Successful management requires the reversal of the underlying predisposing risk factors, surgical debridement and prompt administration of active antifungal agents, with liposomal amphotericin B being the first-line therapy. This case, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, is the first rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis to be reported on among Omani children. We highlight the importance of early diagnosis and prompt surgical and medical interventions in achieving a satisfactory outcome and review the published literature in regard to the management.
Publication Date
5-31-2023
First Page
259
Last Page
263
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Recommended Citation
Reesi, Mohammed Al; Muqbali, Taleb Al; Ajmi, Ahmed Al; and Menon, Varna
(2023)
"Successful Management of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis in a Child with Acute-on-Chronic Kidney Disease and Malnutrition,"
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 23: 259-263.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.3.2022.025
