Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in acute myeloid leukemia patients: a case series from Sri Lanka

This case series highlights the importance of early clinical suspicion and treatment of mucormycosis in hematological malignancies. Due to mild and atypical presentations and lack of confirmation by microbiological and histological methods, a multifaceted diagnostic approach combining clinical, laboratory, and imaging modalities is essential. A multidisciplinary treatment approach with the management of concomitant complications like neutropenic sepsis is crucial for better outcomes.

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BMC Infectious Diseases
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2024-12-26
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10334-y
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Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
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Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in acute myeloid leukemia patients: a case series from Sri Lanka

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Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis in acute myeloid leukemia patients: a case series from Sri Lanka

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Abstract

This case series highlights the importance of early clinical suspicion and treatment of mucormycosis in hematological malignancies. Due to mild and atypical presentations and lack of confirmation by microbiological and histological methods, a multifaceted diagnostic approach combining clinical, laboratory, and imaging modalities is essential. A multidisciplinary treatment approach with the management of concomitant complications like neutropenic sepsis is crucial for better outcomes.

BMC Infectious DiseasesVol. 24(1)
University of Moratuwa (LK), National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka (LK), University of Colombo (LK)
Good health and well-being
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Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
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