Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) and associated cerebritis treated with adjuvant retrobulbar amphotericin B

Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) and associated cerebritis treated with adjuvant retrobulbar amphotericin B

Purpose: We report a case of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) with focal anterior cerebritis treated favorably with retrobulbar amphotericin B and systemic antifungals. Observations: A 55-year-old diabetic male presented to the emergency department with left sided proptosis, left temple he...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Safi, Michael J. Ang, Poorav Patel, Rona Z. Silkiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Subjects:
Amphotericin B
Deoxycholate
Mucormycosis
Orbital
Retrobulbar
Rhino-orbital-cerebral
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