Imaging Patterns of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis in Immunocompromised Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00062-017-0629-1
Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this study was to describe radiological imaging findings of a complicated sinusitis, which should raise the suspicion of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis as being the underlying cause.MethodsIn this retrospective analysis, we describe the cases and… read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis; orbital cerebral; eight patients; immunocompromised patients ... See more keywords
Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis during the COVID-19 third wave in 2021: an Egyptian preliminary report from a single tertiary hospital
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DOI: 10.1007/s10072-021-05740-y
Abstract: COVID-19 is a pandemic disease which predominantly affects the respiratory system with high critical care mortality and morbidity; however, it also causes multi-organ dysfunction in a subset of patients. Although causality between COVID-19 and mucormycosis… read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis; rhino orbito; report; orbito cerebral ... See more keywords
Spectrum of intracranial complications of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis — resurgence in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: a pictorial essay
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DOI: 10.1007/s10140-021-01987-2
Abstract: Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) has regained significance following its resurgence in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Rapid and progressive intracranial spread occurs either by direct extension across the neural foraminae, cribriform plate/ethmoid,… read more here.
Keywords: intracranial complications; pictorial essay; rhino orbito; orbito cerebral ... See more keywords
Pathogenetic factors fanning the flames of COVID-19 to cause rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: An observational study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2022.101252
Abstract: Background and aims Published studies on coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) associated rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (CAROCM) were primarily descriptive. Therefore, we aimed to identify features of COVID-19 that could predispose to CAROCM and explore the pathogenic pathways.… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral mucormycosis; rhino orbito; non mucor; carocm ... See more keywords
Diagnosis and Treatment of Isolated Cerebral Mucormycosis: Patient-Level Data Meta-Analysis and Mayo Clinic Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.10.218
Abstract: BACKGROUND Isolated cerebral mucormycosis is a rare and serious infection associated with intravenous drug abuse. METHODS We performed a comprehensive meta-analysis of cases reported in studies and have included an unreported case from our institution.… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral mucormycosis; isolated cerebral; meta analysis;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Coronavirus Disease - 2019 Associated Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis (CA-ROCM) - Imaging Analysis of 50 Consecutive Patients
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DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.09.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE : Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis has emerged as a major opportunistic infection in patients with COVID-19. High clinical suspicion and prompt imaging are crucial for early diagnosis and management. Our study evaluates imaging characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: mucormycosis; orbital cerebral; disease; cerebral mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous retrobulbar injection of amphotericin B in rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis: a review.
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1990351
Abstract: Mucormycosis is an aggressive and potentially fatal invasive fungal infection. The most common form of mucormycosis is rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM). While it is commonly seen in immunocompromised patients, it is also known to affect healthy… read more here.
Keywords: transcutaneous retrobulbar; mucormycosis; orbital cerebral; disease ... See more keywords
628: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ISOLATED CEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000528643.82894.f0
Abstract: www.ccmjournal.org Critical Care Medicine • Volume 46 • Number 1 (Supplement) Learning Objectives: A 23 year old female presented with a two day history of headache, fever, and increasing confusion. Blood cultures, CSF cytology, cultures,… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; mortality; isolated cerebral; cerebral mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis: An Inflammatory-Prothrombotic State
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DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000593
Abstract: Purpose: The aim was to evaluate patient profiles of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) cases with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) postcoronavirus disease 2019. Design: A nonrandomized retrospective case-control study. Methods: The ROCM cases presenting with CRAO… read more here.
Keywords: crao; group; orbital cerebral; cerebral mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Crushed Delayed-Release Posaconazole Tablets in Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.01085-22
Abstract: A significant proportion of patients with Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) develop oroantral fistulas. Due to the unclear efficacy of crushed delayed-release posaconazole tablets (DRPT) via nasogastric tube in this group of patients, clinicians often use inferior… read more here.
Keywords: orbito cerebral; delayed release; rhino orbito; crushed delayed ... See more keywords
Unusual association of orbital tumour and rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250721
Abstract: In developing tropical countries, rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis has been a cause of severe morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Classically, it develops as an aggressive angioinvasive destruction of nasal, orbital and cerebral involvement. Blindness is… read more here.
Keywords: unusual association; orbital cerebral; cerebral mucormycosis; rhino orbital ... See more keywords