Mucormycosis isolated from perilymphatic tissue: An unusual presentation

Mucormycosis isolated from perilymphatic tissue: An unusual presentation

We present a rare case of a patient who presented with atypical cranial nerve palsies, with subsequent isolation of mucormycosis from an upper neck subcutaneous swelling. This is an unusual initial site of isolation of mucormycosis. We believe that this should be considered among the differentials w...

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Main Authors: Chacko B, Ananthakrishna R, Vasuki Z, Thambu S, Nair S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Cervical swelling
facial cellulitis
fungal infection
mucormycosis
Online Access:http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2006;volume=52;issue=4;spage=294;epage=295;aulast=Chacko

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