Rhino-orbital fungal infection: two cases report
Suwan, Y.; Punyawattanaporn, A.; Preechawai, P.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 95(5): 739-742
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 22994038 Document Number: 14724
Rhino-orbital fungal infections are serious and life threatening complications of immunocompromised host. The authors reported two cases of rapid progressive proptosis and eyelid necrosis of immunocompromised patients who suffered from highly malignant T-celled lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma and congenital heart disease with multiple anomalies. Although early diagnosis was made and prompt treatments including medical and surgical interventions were performed, both patients died.
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