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. 2007 Oct 5;59(3):264–266. doi: 10.1007/s12070-007-0076-4

Paranasal mucormycosis: Unusual presentation in otherwise healthy child

V P Venkatachalam 1, Nitin Anand 2,✉
PMCID: PMC3452129  PMID: 23120448

Abstract

Mucormycosis is the fungal infection usually involving immunocompromized individuals. In this article we present a case of mucomycosis affecting a 12-year-old healthy boy who was treated by endoscopic surgical technique. Postoperatively patient was put on Amphotericin B nasal douching and oral Itraconazole. There was no recurrence till the last follow up at six month postoperatively.

Keywords: Mucormycosis, Paranasal sinuses, Healthy child

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