Rhino-orbital entomophthoramycosis in pediatric patients: Report of two cases

Ordoñez-Ortega, Javier; Borbolla-Pertierra, A.M.; Sánchez-Carrillo, Yolotl; Costta-Michuy, Ángeles; M, Mirabal-García; Luengas-Bautista, Marlen; Palacios-Reyes, Deborah

doi:10.1016/j.mmcr.2022.03.003

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“…In tropical and subtropical areas, fungi from the Entomophthorales species may cause cerebrorhinoorbital phycomycosis, most frequently due to the extension of infections originating in the sinonasal passages, leading to characteristic dark, gangrenous lesions in the periorbital skin, nasal mucosa or palate [15].…”

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Invasive Fungal Infections of the Head and Neck: A Tertiary Hospital Experience

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Bell,

Mesa

2024

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From the existing millions of fungal species, only a few cause disease. In this study, we investigated invasive fungal infections in the head and neck (H&N) over a 19-year period (2005 to 2024) at a large academic healthcare system. Among the 413 documented fungal H&N infections, 336 were noninvasive, and 77 were invasive. The highest incidence of invasive infections occurred in the sinonasal cavities, with a 15-fold difference compared to other sites. Most infections affected adults over 40 years old. The most common organisms were Mucorales (51%), hyaline molds (29%), and Candida (11%). Risk factors included malignancy, transplant, diabetes, and illicit drug use. Mortality was high in patients with malignancy and/or transplant. Infections affecting the mandible were usually a complication of osteoradionecrosis and were associated with the coinfection of Candida and Actinomyces. At other sites, infections were rare and were usually the result of penetrating injuries or immunosuppression. Treatment typically involved a combination of antifungals and surgical procedures.

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