Extensive maxillary sequestration resulting from mucormycosis

Jehn Shyun Huang; Sang Heng Kok; Jang Jaer Lee; Wei Yu Hsu; Chun Pin Chiang; Ying Shiung Kuo

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.05.012

Extensive maxillary sequestration resulting from mucormycosis

Jehn Shyun Huang, Sang Heng Kok, Jang Jaer Lee, Wei Yu Hsu, Chun Pin Chiang, Ying Shiung Kuo

Institute of Oral Medicine

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Abstract

Mucormycosis is an invasive and potentially lethal infection caused primarily by fungi of the order mucorales. An ulcer or extraction in the mouth can be the port of fungal invasion, particularly when the patient is immunocompromised. Early recognition and aggressive treatment have reduced the mortality and morbidity. We present a case of oral mucormycosis with extensive maxillary osteonecrosis that is of interest because the patient ignored the initial warning signs and was rescued from the fulminating stage by thorough debridement and medical treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	532-534
Number of pages	3
Journal	British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume	43
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.05.012
Publication status	Published - 2005 Dec

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Surgery
Oral Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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