Abstract

Study design -Case report
Purpose -To discuss the clinical course, treatment and prognosis of an immunocompetent infant male diagnosed and treated for Sino Orbito Cerebral Mucormycosis.
Methods – A male infant presented with frozen globe and ab-axial proptosis. His systemic work up and the immunological profile was normal. The mass was radiologically and histopathologically found to be mucormycosis. He underwent debridement of the sinuses and was given three injections of retrobulbar Amphotericin B with systemic anti fungal therapy. Inspite of treatment the mass increased to the right maxillary region, cheek, upper jaw and palate. He then underwent exenteration.
Results -He started improving after Exenteration and was stable till 1 month, after which he was lost to follow up.
CONCLUSION –Orbital Mucormycosis has been rarely reported in immunocompetent infants. Its high rate of morbidity and mortality makes it necessary to be diagnosed at the earliest and to be treated aggressively.

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