Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) and associated cerebritis treated with adjuvant retrobulbar amphotericin B
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100771
Abstract: Purpose We report a case of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) with focal anterior cerebritis treated favorably with retrobulbar amphotericin B and systemic antifungals. Observations A 55-year-old diabetic male presented to the emergency department with left sided… read more here.
Keywords: retrobulbar amphotericin; mucormycosis; cerebritis; rocm ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B for rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis: a multi-center retrospective comparative study.
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DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2186435
Abstract: PURPOSE To assess whether transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B injections (TRAMB) reduce exenteration rate without increasing mortality in rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM). METHODS In this retrospective case-control study, 46 patients (51 eyes) with biopsy-proven ROCM were evaluated… read more here.
Keywords: involvement; exenteration; transcutaneous retrobulbar; retrobulbar amphotericin ... See more keywords
Transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin-B (TRAMB) injection in orbital mucormycosis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246307
Abstract: We aim to highlight the role of transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin-B (TRAMB) in cases of rhino-orbital mucormycosis. With the COVID-19 pandemic a rapid surge in the number of cases of rhino-orbital mucormycosis has been noted. The… read more here.
Keywords: orbital mucormycosis; retrobulbar amphotericin; tramb; mucormycosis ... See more keywords