Post Covid-19 Mandibular Mucormycosis: A Rare and Deviant Site of Presentation

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Published: Jul 29, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47210/bjohns.2022.v30i3.814
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Covid-19 mucormycosis, Mandibular mucormycosis, Mucormycosis

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Ravishankar C
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Hemalatha B R
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Pruthvi Raj S
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Architha Menon P
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Garima Singh
Bangalore medical college and research institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Introduction:Mandibular involvement in mucormycosis is rare, and only a few cases of post covid-19 mandibular mucormycosis have been reported to date.
Materials & methods: This is a retrospective descriptive case series study conducted at a tertiary care centre.We report the clinico-epidemiological profile and management of 5 cases of post covid mandibular mucormycosis. All patients received intravenous antifungals at the earliest and underwent surgical debridement of the infected bone.
Results: 4 patients were managed satisfactorily. 1 patient succumbed to the disease. Extent of debridement was based on the clinical, radiological and intraoperative assessment of the mandible.
Conclusion: Mandibular mucormycosis is rare and early recognition of symptoms and treatment is imperative in reducing the spread of disease, decreasing the extent of resection and postoperative reconstruction.

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C R, B R H, Raj S P, Menon P A, Singh G. Post Covid-19 Mandibular Mucormycosis: A Rare and Deviant Site of Presentation. BJOHNS [Internet]. 2023Jul.29 [cited 2025Feb.22];30(3):332-6. Available from: https://bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/814
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Vol. 30 No. 3 (2022): Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
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Case series
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Author Biographies

Ravishankar C, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Hemalatha B R, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Chief Dental Health Officer, Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery

Pruthvi Raj S, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Architha Menon P, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Garima Singh, Bangalore medical college and research institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Postgraduate, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

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