Management of Rhinomaxillary Mucormycosis: A Case Report

This case report describes a rare occurrence of palatal mucormycosis in a 45-year-old immunocompetent female patient who developed black discoloration of the palate following a tooth extraction. Initial diagnostic investigations and superficial biopsy revealed aspergillosis; however, further postoperative histopathological examination confirmed mucormycosis. Aggressive surgical intervention, including maxillectomy, alveolectomy, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery, combined with targeted antifungal therapy, facilitated successful treatment. The importance of timely diagnosis and comprehensive management in mucormycosis cases, even among immunocompetent patients, is highlighted.