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.
Authors
- Dhanushka Mendis
- U. M. Wariyapperuma
- Milhan Bahar
- Buddhika Somawardana
- Pradeep Siriwardena
- N.K.R.N. Jayawardena
- Pasindu Nanayakkara
Institutions
- University of Moratuwa (LK)
- National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka (LK)
- University of Colombo (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10334-y
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.95