Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis in an Immunocompromised Patient

Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is an invasive fungal infection that usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. It is aggressive and has a high risk of mortality. With unclear guidelines, ROCM is treated in various ways. We present a patient who underwent kidney transplant and who treat...

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Published inJournal of rhinology Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 122 - 126
Main Authors Cha, Heung Eog, Jeong, Jin Uk, Jung, Joo Hyun, Kim, Seon Tae
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Rhinologic Society 01.07.2022
대한비과학회
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Case Report
immunocompromised patient
mucormycosis
이비인후과학
Mucormycosis
Immunocompromised patient
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ISSN1229-1498
2384-4361
DOI10.18787/jr.2022.00410

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Summary:Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is an invasive fungal infection that usually occurs in immunocompromised patients. It is aggressive and has a high risk of mortality. With unclear guidelines, ROCM is treated in various ways. We present a patient who underwent kidney transplant and who treated for ROCM without major complications.
Bibliography:https://www.j-rhinology.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.18787/jr.2022.00410
ISSN:1229-1498
2384-4361
DOI:10.18787/jr.2022.00410