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
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
Outcomes and factors affecting them in patients with rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312688
Abstract: Aim To report the frequency and factors affecting patients’, globe and vision survivals in rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM). Methods This is a retrospective study of 63 patients (79 eyes) with biopsy-proven ROCM at a university hospital… read more here.
Keywords: rhino orbito; factors affecting; affecting patients; vision ... See more keywords
Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis: recovery against the odds
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DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2017-001671
Abstract: A 22-year-old woman presented with diabetic ketoacidosis, acute right eye blindness and complete ophthalmoplegia. Despite early suspicion and treatment for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis, her extensive spread of infection led to right internal carotid artery occlusion and… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral mucormycosis; recovery; rhino orbito; orbito cerebral ... See more keywords
Surgical management of post-COVID invasive rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis and its outcomes: Role of neurosurgeons in a tertiary care center
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_374_2022
Abstract: Background: Mucormycosis, which was previously considered to be rare, has emerged with a new challenge in patients infected with or recovering from COVID-19. Immunocompromised patients are particularly prone to developing this disease. The most common… read more here.
Keywords: orbito cerebral; rhino orbito; covid; cerebral mucormycosis ... See more keywords
Fungal Endophthalmitis in a Case of Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis: Successfully Treated With Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.910419
Abstract: Background Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is an acute, fulminant, opportunistic fungal infection that usually occurs in diabetes or immunocompromised patients. Amphotericin B combined with surgical debridement remains the standard treatment, although it is controversial due to… read more here.
Keywords: orbito cerebral; fungal endophthalmitis; rhino orbito; case ... See more keywords
Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis and its resurgence during COVID-19 pandemic: A review
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1219_22
Abstract: This study aimed to review the current literature for epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical spectrum and management of rhino-orbito-cerebral-mucormycosis (ROCM), especially highlighting the association between ROCM and COVID-19 disease and factors resulting in its resurgence during the… read more here.
Keywords: orbito cerebral; rhino orbito; resurgence; rocm ... See more keywords