Successful treatment of rhinoorbital mucormycosis due to Rhizopus arrhizus with liposomal amphotericin B, posaconazole and surgical debridement in a child with neuroblastoma.
| Title | Successful treatment of rhinoorbital mucormycosis due to Rhizopus arrhizus with liposomal amphotericin B, posaconazole and surgical debridement in a child with neuroblastoma. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2019 |
| Authors | Athanasiadou, K. I., Athanasiadis D. I., Constantinidis J., Anastasiou A., Roilides E., & Papakonstantinou E. |
| Journal | Med Mycol Case Rep |
| Volume | 25 |
| Pagination | 10-14 |
| Date Published | 2019 Sep |
| ISSN | 2211-7539 |
| Abstract | Mucormycosis is a rare but potentially mortal opportunistic infection caused by Mucorales. We present a case of rhinoorbital mucormycosis in an 11-year old male with neuroblastoma successfully treated with aggressive surgical debridement and antifungal combination of liposomal amphotericin B and posaconazole. Our patient developed signs of paranasal sinus infection and culture of fine needle biopsy grew . Prompt treatment and drastic surgical resection led to complete clinical and radiological recovery without evidence of mucormycosis relapse. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.mmcr.2019.06.003 |
| Alternate Journal | Med Mycol Case Rep |
| PubMed ID | 31245270 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC6582074 |
