Analysis of the clinical parameters and management aspects of rhino-maxillary mucormycosis, Part I: challenges in diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rhinomaxillary mucormycosis (RMM) is frequently missed by clinicians, especially when laboratory testing fails to identify fungi in tissue samples. This challenge results in delayed diagnosis and poor prognosis. Therefore, this study was conducted to clarify challenges in the diagnosis of RMM and its characteristics by developing a protocol-driven multidisciplinary workflow.

Methods

A retrospective case series study was conducted from June 2022 to January 2024. The study participants were those who had undergone initial RMM screening at Beni-Suef University's oral/maxillofacial or ENT departments. A careful history was obtained, and clinical and endoscopic examinations were performed on each patient. The following investigations were performed: CT scans, contrast-

SUBMITTER: Elborolosy SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature