LARYNGEAL MUCORMYCOSIS IN AN UNCONTROLLED DIABETIC PATIENT: A CASE REPORT
Laryngeal mucormycosis was diagnosed in the subglottic region via multiple biopsies through direct laryngoscopy under anesthesia. The emergence of new variants of mucormycosis is calling for vigilant identification and meticulous control of predisposing risks. Concomitant debridement and intravenous amphotericin B are recommended under current guidelines.
Authors
- Sarfraz Latif
- Zia-Us-Salam Qazi
- Uma Chaudhary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0172-5172)
- Sohail Ahmad Malik
- Erum Shahzadi
- Ali Shayan
Institutions
- Ayub Medical College (PK)
- Shaikh Zayed Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad
- Published
- 2024-09-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55519/jamc-03-13598
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00