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
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
Immunopathology of COVID-19 and its implications in the development of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis: a major review
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2022.2099428
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To present a literature review on various immunopathologic dysfunctions following COVID-19 infection and their potential implications in development of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM). Methods A literature search was performed via Google Scholar and PubMed… read more here.
Keywords: immunopathology; implications development; review; rhino orbital ... 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
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
First report of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis after COVID-19 infection in Bulgaria
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DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2022-0030
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a relatively rare infection but with a high mortality rate due to the difficult and time-consuming diagnostic and therapeutic process. The authors present the first case of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis, histologically and microbiologically proven,… read more here.
Keywords: covid infection; infection; orbital cerebral; cerebral mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Vision-Threatening Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucor Mycosis—A Prospective Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123098
Abstract: Rhino-orbital cerebral mucor mycosis is a rare disease entity, where retinal involvement is described in the literature mostly as CRAO. However, pathological studies have shown mucor invading the choroid and retina with a neutrophilic reaction.… read more here.
Keywords: mucor mycosis; orbital cerebral; analysis; cerebral mucor ... See more keywords
A clinico-pathological study of COVID-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2366_21
Abstract: Purpose: Known predisposing factors for mucormycosis are neutropenia and diabetes. Though COVID-19 is associated with hyperinflammatory response, a high surge in rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) cases was observed during the second wave. The histopathological features reflect… read more here.
Keywords: study; orbital cerebral; mucormycosis; rhino orbital ... See more keywords
Cross-sectional study to describe the severity, bio-chemical associations, and final outcomes of COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in a tertiary hospital of East India.
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2507_22
Abstract: Purpose The second wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic triggered a mucormycosis epidemic in India. Diabetes mellitus and dysregulated immune response were contributors, and rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) was the most common presentation. It is… read more here.
Keywords: bio chemical; orbital cerebral; cerebral mucormycosis; hospital ... See more keywords
Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis: An epidemiological study from a tertiary care referral center in Western India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2943_21
Abstract: Purpose: Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is a rare opportunistic fungal infection with a fulminant course and an often fatal outcome. It can occur in immune-compromised patients such as those having uncontrolled diabetes, on long-term corticosteroid or… read more here.
Keywords: covid; orbital cerebral; cerebral mucormycosis; mucormycosis ... See more keywords