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2014
Mucormycosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
mucormycosis
대한안면통증?구강내과학회
김병국
논문정보
- Publisher
- Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
- Issue Date
- 2014-03-01
- Keywords
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- Citation
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- Source
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- Journal Title
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- Volume
- 39
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 29
- End Page
- 33
- DOI
- ISSN
- 22889272
Abstract
Mucormycosis is a rare but fatal fungal infection with low survival rate in immune-compromised patients. It is caused by a fungus belonging to the Mucoraceae family of the Zygomycetes class. Mucormycosis is classified as rhino-orbital-cerebral, pulmonary, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, disseminated, and miscellaneous types according to its clinical manifestations. Early diagnosis and treatment along with correction of the underlying medical condition is important for favorable results. This case presentation describes mucormycosis involving the anterior maxillary region in a leukemic patient with prolonged neutropenia. The patient benefited from a timely biopsy and immediate treatment with amphotericin B, and was successfully managed with an interdisciplinary team approach consisting of dental and several medical specialists.
- 전남대학교
- KCI
- Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
저자 정보
| 이름 | 소속 |
|---|---|
| 김병국 | 치의학과 |