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Shankarnarayanan, Gopalakrishnan (2012) MUCORMYCOSIS - A CASE SERIES. Online journal of otolaryngology JORL, 2 (2). pp. 43-57. ISSN 2250- 0359

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Abstract

Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic fungal infection with a rapidly progressive and fulminant course with often fatal outcome. A less fulminant variety of this is the Rhino maxillary subtype which usually presents with palatal ulceration, facial swelling, turbinate necrosis and purulent sinusitis. We are reporting our experience of 4 such cases seen during the last 10 yrs. A strong suspicion, prompt diagnosis with pathological confirmation and aggressive surgical treatment gives a better outcome

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