Invasive mucormycosis [zygomycosis] and osteomyelitis affecting maxilla: A rare case report

Authors : J. B. Garde, J. B. Garde, Harshad Bhagwat, Harshad Bhagwat, Ashvini Vadane, Ashvini Vadane, Sharmishtha Gaikwad, Sharmishtha Gaikwad

DOI : 10.18231/2278-3784.2018.0016

Volume : 6

Issue : 3

Year : 0

Page No : 66-67

“Mucormycosis” is an opportunistic infection caused by fungi belonging to the Mucorales order, and was first described by “Paultauf” in 1885.³ It is the third invasive mycosis after candidiasis and aspergillosis and having high mortality of 70-100%, it accounts for 8.3–13% of all fungal infections.¹ Immunocompromised host is typically get affected by mucormycosis but healthy patients with some form of trauma and patients who are having history of environmental exposure can develop infection as well.⁴
The present article reports a case of “right side maxillary mucormycosis” which was successfully managed surgically in M.A. Rangoonwala dental college, Pune.

Keywords: Mucormycosis, Fungal infection, Opportunistic infection.

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