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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Published in:Journal of postgraduate medicine (Bombay) 2006-10, Vol.52 (4), p.294-295
Main Authors: Chacko, B, Ananthakrishna, R, Vasuki, Z, Thambu, S D, Nair, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Case studies
Diabetics
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Humans
Lymphadenitis - microbiology
Lymphadenopathy
Male
Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis - diagnosis
Neck
Neurologic manifestations of general diseases
Risk factors
Superinfection
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Summary: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 when a diabetic or immunosupressed patient presents with cervical lymphadenopathy and cranial nerve palsies.
ISSN:0022-3859
0972-2823