2005 Sep 1;41(5):634-53. This page has been accessed 13,029 times. The early clinical signs of Mucormycosis include sinusitis, nasal discharge, and epistaxis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. Mucoromycotina were previously classified as Zygomycota. Introduction. In conducted studies in recent years, overall survival is 59.5% with treatment and only 21% without[19]. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 73, 680-683, Reed C, Bryant R, Ibrahim AS, et al. Mucormycosis is a general term for a group of uncommon infections cause by a fungus (fungal infection). Middle East African journal of ophthalmology, 18(4), 268-76. Evidence suggests that patients who do not undergo early surgical debridement had significantly higher mortality rates than those who did. This page was last edited on May 6, 2021, at 01:47. The term mucormycosis was first used by Paltauf in 1885 to describe a patient with widespread infection from nonseptate, broad, branching hyphae typical of bread molds comprising the family mucoraceae. Indian journal of Ophthalmology, 64(5), 337-45, Roden MM, Zaoutis TE, Buchanan WL, Knudsen TA, Sarkisova TA, Schaufele RL, et al. Boney erosion is less common but can occur. 2016;98(8):e173-e177. Haematologica, 98(4), 492-504, Rogers, T. (2008). Initial external ophthalmic signs of ROCM may include the following [1][7]with ophthalmoplegia and proptosis being the most common eye signs reported [8] [9]. Survival factors in rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. Rhizopus species are the most common causative organisms. Urgent correction of underlying metabolic derangements such as hyperglycemia and metabolic ketoacidosis and tapering of corticosteroids or immuno-suppressive medications should be pursued if possible. [13]. Other associated conditions include neutropenia, hematologic malignancy, chronic steroid or immunosuppressive drug use, history of transplant, and history of multiple blood transfusions. Intraorbital Irrigation of Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis. Mucormycosis, a subtype of a larger category of diseases known as zygomycoses, is an aggressive opportunistic infection which tends to show a proclivity for, among other sites (namely the lungs and gastrointestinal tract), the rhino-orbital tract. Another study reports survival rates of 85% in patients with a lag time of 3-9 days versus just 55% in patients with a lag time of 10-45 days. Lam Choi, V. B., Yuen, H. K., Biswas, J., & Yanoff, M. (2011). Mucormycosis, left orbit. Am J Ophthalmol. There can be occlusion of the central artery of the retina, or the branch retinal arteries which on funduscopic exam typically reveals opacification of the superficial retinal layers and the characteristic cherry-red spot on the macula[10]. A meta-analysis of survival factors in rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis-has anything changed in the past 20 years?. 2017;33(1):e13-e16. 1 The most prevalent agent of mucormycosis is Rhizopus species. M. Bulent Ertugrul, Sevtap Arikan-Akdagli, in Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2014 6.3 Cutaneous Mucormycosis. Like most diseases of fungal origin, mucormycosis is usually introduced to the body through inhalation of spores. Mucormycosis is a difficult to diagnose rare disease with high morbidity and mortality. A chronic immunocompromised is the most common predisposing condition for ROCM (e.g. Spellberg B, Ibrahim AS. In a series of 929 patients published in 2005, the survival rates for patients treated with amphoteracin alone, surgical debridement alone, and both amphoteracin and surgical debridement were 61%, 57%, and 70%, respectively. Ma L-J, Ibrahim AS, Skory C, Grabherr MG, Burger G, Butler M, et al. The primary mechanism of spread is through angioinvasion of blood vessels. Ruling out another species of fungi, Aspergillus, is essential for diagnosis of ROCM. The standard treatment for the early stages of ROCM is antifungal therapy and debridement (e.g., liposomal amphotericin B)[17]. Combination therapy of amphotericin with capsofungin has shown to be associated with better outcomes and might be considered [2]. Involvement of the orbit is heralded by findings of chemosis, proptosis, extra-ocular motility deficits, multiple cranial neuropathies (namely CN III, V-1, V-2 and/or VI secondary to cavernous sinus involvement/thrombosis), and loss of vision. It is most often associated with diabetes mellitus (type 2 more frequently than type 1, especially with a history of diabetic ketoacidosis). While infection of the oral cavity or brain are the most common forms of mucormycosis, the fungus can also infect other areas of the body such as the gastrointestinal tract, skin, and other organ systems. DOI: Vaughan, C., Bartolo, A., Vallabh, N., Leong, S.C. (2018). [12] Although older formulations of azole antifungals (fluconazole, voriconazole) have shown no efficacy in treatment of mucormycosis, recent studies have shown some success with posaconazole as a second line agent or in combination with amphoteracin. Surv Ophthalmol. [12] Additionally, recent case reports have detailed the use of adjunctive intra-orbital irrigation with amphoteracin-B (5mL of 1mg/ml daily for 7 days) in additional to intravenous therapy. [9] Mucormycosis is caused by a group of related molds from the order Mucorales. It most commonly affects the sinuses or the lungs after inhaling … Sinus mucoceles are rare occurrences. Clin Infect Dis. Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. In the event of spread to the craniofacial tissues and the orbit, surgical treatment becomes essential. Diagnosis and treatment of mucormycosis in patients with hematological malignancies: guidelines from the 3rd European Conference on Infections in Leukemia (ECIL 3). Abstract Mucormycosis is an emerging cause of infectious morbidity and mortality in patients with hematologic malignancies. Extending debridement until freshly bleeding, viable tissue is encountered is a generally accepted principle. 2015;45(4):169-174, Gamaletsou MN, Sipsas NV, Roilides E, Walsh TJ. MM, Zaoutis TE, Buchanan WL, Knudsen TA, Sarkisova TA, Schaufele RL, Sein M, Mucormycosis commonly begins after the paranasal inhalation of spores and the formation of coenocytic hyphae that can spread. Disease Entity Epidemiology. The angioinvasion also gives the fungus access to additional heme as a source of iron [6]. The fungal forms of mucormycosis are broad, non-septate hyphae (figure 1). Rhinocerebral mucormycosis refers to an uncommon form of invasive fungal sinus infection. In descending order, the other genera with mucormycosis-causing species include Mucor, Cunninghamella, Apophysomyces, Lichtheimia (formerly Absidia), Saksenaea, Rhizomucor, and other … Rhino-orbital-cerebral-mucormycosis (ROCM), previously referred to as orbital zygomycosis, refers to the presentation of pathologic symptoms in the orbit as a result of fungal infections caused by fungi in the order Mucorales, most commonly by the species Rhizopus oryzae. Cutaneous mucormycosis is the third most common clinical presentation, after sinusitis and pulmonary disease, and it accounts for 19% of all mucormycosis cases. Imaging studies may include CT/MRI of orbit, brain and sinuses demonstrate involvement of maxillary and ethmoid sinus, orbit, cavernous sinus and less frequently involve the frontal and sphenoid sinus. Initial ophthalmic problems presenting in ROCM are due to the tissue inflammation resulting from necrosis of the adjacent tissue to the orbit and reduced blood flow. This page was enrolled in the Residents and Fellows contest. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2012;14(4):423-34. (2009) Genomic Analysis of the Basal Lineage Fungus Rhizopus oryzae Reveals a Whole-Genome Duplication. This fungus is a fast growing, aseptate filamentous fungus that is responsible for nearly 90% of all rhinocerebral cases and has an overall mortality rate of over 50%[3] [2]. A surgical approach in the management of mucormycosis in a trauma patient. However, there are no recommendations … [3], Rhino-orbital mucormycosis tends to affect specific patient populations. Mucormycosis is a rare, but serious, type of fungal infection. Circulating antigen detection test and 1,3 beta-D-glucan detection test cannot confirm the distinction between the Aspergillus and Rhizopus Oryzae. Among three genera, such as Rhizopus, Rhizomucor, and Mucor, they cause 75% of mucormycosis (Kontoyiannis et al., 2010). The long-term outlook for patients with ROCM depends on the spread of the disease and the sites to which spreading has occurred. Liposomal amphotericin B can be continued throughout the surgical treatments [18]. Fungal infections of the orbit. Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis… This page was last edited on July 27, 2020, at 17:50. An eye affected by mucormycosis, courtesy CDC, via Wikipedia. Mucormycosis and entomophthoramycosis: a review of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. The infection occurs in upper airways in the form of granulomatous invasion, and may gradually move forward into sinuses and/or brain tissue. The Academy uses cookies to analyze performance and provide relevant personalized content to users of our website. Skiada A, Lanternier F, Groll AH, et al. Histology of mucormycosis. Once the infection is transformed to ROCM and has been demonstrating symptoms consistent with deep spread within the orbit, orbital exenteration may be considered to avoid the lethal spread to the vessels of the brain, such as the Circle of Willis. Mucormycosis, also known as zygomycosis, is a rare fungal infection caused by the fungus Mucoromycotina (order Murcorales). 2005;41:634–653. It has a distinct predilection for invasion of endothelial cells in the vascular system, which is likely important in dissemination of disease from a primary focus of infection. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis may cause pain, fever, sinus pain, and, if the eye socket is infected (called orbital cellulitis), bulging of the affected eye ().Vision may be lost. 2008;47(3):364-7115,6. In conditions when tissue biopsy cannot be obtained due to patient conditions, samples such as sputum sample or even bronchoalveolar lavage may allow for delineation between the two [16]. Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: evaluation of 26 patients treated with endonasal or open surgical procedures. Gamaletsou MN, Sipsas NV, Roilides E, Walsh TJ. Rhisopus is the most common organism.Absidia, Mucor, Rhizomycor are other less common causative moulds. The management of OIS involves a multidisciplinary approach. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. Contrasted computed tomography (CT) of the orbits and/or paranasal sinuses can show contrast-enhancing hypodense soft-tissue thickening of the involved sinuses, most commonly the ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. Once spread to the orbit, the disease is classified as ROCM. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower the body’s ability to fight germs and sickness. Diagnosis is often delayed, and disease tends to progress rapidly. Diagnosis: Mucormycosis. Vehreschild JJ, Birtel A, Vehreschild MJ, et al. 2017;27(4):469-475. doi:10.1007/s00062-017-0629-1, Skiada, A., Lanternier, F., Groll, A. H., Pagano, L., Zimmerli, S., Herbrecht, R., Lortholary, O., Petrikkos, G. L.(2013). Crit Rev Microbiol. Mucormycosis (MM) is an opportunistic, life-threatening fungal infection caused by zygomycetes fungi. Combination polyene-caspofungin treatment of rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. Mucormycosis Pathology Type Fungus Cause(s) Exposure to fungal spores Symptoms Clots, necrosis, headache on one side, facial pain, fever, black discharge after nasal congestion, acute sinusitis, swelling of eyes, reddening of skin, edema, difficulty breathing [house.wikia.com] Mucormycosis, aspergillosis, actinomycosis, nocardiosis, mycobacterium, herpes zoster Pathophysiology. There is some controversy to the terminology used to refer to infections caused by this species. Mohamed MS, Abdel-motaleb HY, Mobarak FA. Mucormycosis frequently infects the sinuses, brain, or lungs. Zahoor BA, Piercey JE, Wall DR, Tetsworth KD. 2016;16:ic42. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. Learn more Finally, the Gold standard diagnostic procedure is biopsy and cultures. These organisms are usually found in soil and decaying organic matter, including leaves, compost or … Due to the vast anastomotic vascular supply of … Epidemiology and outcome One receptor that is known to be involved in the penetration process is a protein known as glucose-regulated protein (GRP78)[6]. Ketoacidosis is a very common predisposing factor for invasion and spread by mucor. 1-4 Rhizopus, Mucor, and Rhizomucor species … Because mucormycosis spreads through blood vessels and tissues, surgical debridement of infected sites is considered to avoid further complications. MucormycosisThis video is part of a comprehensive medical school microbiology, immunology & infectious diseases course. Mucormycosis (sometimes called zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. EyeWiki Section Lead Editor for Neuro-ophthalmology/Orbit: Nagham Al-Zubidi, MD The Academy uses cookies to analyze performance and provide relevant personalized content to users of our website. 10,33 The most common mucoralean fungi involved in cutaneous mucormycosis include R. oryzae and Rhizopus microsporus … The hallmark of spread beyond the sinuses involve a characteristic black eschar over the skin over the orbit, palate, and nasal mucosa[4] . Ocular mucormycosis in the form of keratomycosis following corneal trauma was first reported by Cavara in 1913 (Ann Otolaryngol 1913; 42:650). Mucormycosis (zygomycosis). An “order” is a scientific term for classifying similar organisms. ROCM usually occurs in an immunocompromised host and presents with initial symptoms such as vision loss, ptosis, diplopia, and external ophthalmoplegia. Additionally, the use of intra-operative frozen sections to determine if clear margins have been achieved can be useful. Turk J Ophthalmol. of zygomicosis: a review of 929 reported cases. The roof of the mouth (palate), the facial bones surrounding the eye socket or sinuses, or the divider between the nostrils (septum) may be destroyed by the infection. Discussion: Mucormycosis (zygomycosis) and Aspergillus infections are aggressive fungal infections that carry high mortality rates. 2000;13(2):236-301. Histopathological confirmation included H+E(hematoxylin-eosin), PAS(periodic acid-Schiff) and GMS(Grocott-Gomori's methenamine silver stain), among others. Skull Base. Published 2016 Nov 2. Rhizopus oryzae is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as Australia, India, and the costal parts of Texas[4]. Development of hemiplegia, facial/eyelid gangrene, and cerebral invasion were all associated with a poor prognosis. Mucormycosis, a subtype of a larger category of diseases known as zygomycoses, is an aggressive opportunistic infection which tends to show a proclivity for, among other sites (namely the lungs and gastrointestinal tract), the rhino-orbital tract[2] While rhino-orbital mucormycosis is typically associated with Rhizopus species, a number of other species have also been implicated, including Mucor, Rhizomucor, Absidia, Apophysomyces, Saksenaea, Cunninghamella, Cokeromyces, and Syncephalastrum. Left untreated, ROCM can progress to acute vision loss and death [1][2]. Formally known as zygomycosis, this infection occurs most often if you have weakened immunity. Clin Neuroradiol. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 15(5), 98-102. Staining of biopsy specimens with calcaflour white, periodic-acid Schiff (PAS), or Grocott-Gomori methenamine-silver stains demonstrates broad, irregular, non-septated hyphae branching at 90 degrees, which are pathognomonic for mucormycosis[11]. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2010;12(6):423-9. https://www.aao.org/image/mucormycosis-left-orbit-2, https://eyewiki.org/w/index.php?title=Mucormycosis&oldid=59494. Yohai RA, Bullock JD, Aziz AA, Markert RJ. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection caused by organisms of the Mucorales order. Early recognition of symptoms and prompt initiation of treatment, both with intravenous antifungal agents and aggressive surgical debridement are crucial to improving clinical outcomes, though the prognosis for patients with this disease remains guarded even with rapid recognition and early treatment, Mucormycosis, left orbit. Disease Entity Disease. Clin Infect Dis. This is also the mechanism for iron overload conditions to cause ROCM (e.g., hemochromatosis, multiple blood transfusions, desferroxamine). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can show T2 iso-intense to hypo-intense soft tissue thickening and heterogenous post-contrast enhancement. Pathogens causing mucormycosis The term mucormycosis is frequently used inter­ changeably with zygomycosis. Eplasty. [2] Delay of treatment has been well correlated to poor outcomes, with one study showing a significant difference in survival between patients with a lag time to treatment of 7-12 days (63%) vs patients with lag to treatment time of 13-30 days (44%). Orbital infections caused by fungi, mainly the Mucorales (which cause mucormycosis) and Aspergillus spp and, much more rarely, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, are also presented elsewhere. Imaging Methods For The Evaluation of Carotid Occlusive Disease The two characteristics most often responsible for the proliferation and development include its propensity for induction of angiogenesis and rapid growth rate. Mucormycosis, previously called zygomycosis, refers to several different diseases caused by infection with fungi in the order Mucorales. 2005;18(3):556-69. [14] When cavernous sinus involvement, the cavernous sinus will show “lack of enhancement”. [1] Orbital mycoses typically occurs via extension from the paranasal sinuses, however, organisms can also gain access to the orbit from direct trauma or hematogenous spread from distant sites. On MRI, it is common to see isointense lesions (when compared to brain) in T1-weighted images. [3] Even with prompt treatment, the prognosis remains guarded. Management of bilateral rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis. © 2020 American Academy of Ophthalmology. Characteristic of this disease is aseptate hyphal elements that branch at right angles [12]. Enroll in the Residents and Fellows contest, Enroll in the International Ophthalmologists contest, Mukherjee, B., Raichura, N. D., & Alam, M. S. (2016). Potentially serious ophthalmic problems associated with ROCM include occlusion of the central artery of the retina and infraction of the orbit including the optic nerve and can ultimately cause complete vision loss. These fungi live throughout the environment, particularly in soil and in decaying organic matter, such as leaves, compost piles, or rotten wood. Definitive diagnosis of mucormycosis can be made via histopathologic evaluation of tissue via biopsy or scraping. Mucormycosis previously called zygomycosis, is the unifying term used to describe rare opportunistic life-threatening infections of the sinuses, brain, or lungs caused by fungi or molds called mucormycetes belonging to the order Mucorales 1).These … Rarely vision loss can also occur from infarction or direct fungal invasion of the optic nerve or chiasm [11][1]. Mucormycosis is a life-threatening infection caused by fungi of the subphylum Mucoromycotina, order Mucorales. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 61(1), i35-i40. Spellberg B, Edwards J, Ibrahim A. Aspergillosis and mucormycosis are the most common orbital fungal infections, while aspergillosis is the most common cause of paranasal mycoses. Novel perspectives on mucormycosis: pathophysiology, presentation, and management. HIV, diabetes mellitus II, organ transplant recipients taking immunosuppressants, deferoxamine treatment). 1996 Dec;122(6):895-6, Lam SC, Yuen HKL. Factors associated with poor prognosis include: [8]. 3. The latter term referred to infections caused by fungi of the former phylum Zygomycota (comprising Mucorales, Entomophthorales, and others), which became obsolete with phylogenetic reanalysis of the kingdom Fungi.15,16 Today, mucormycosis Clin Microbiol Rev. Direct visualization of the nasal mucosa and para-nasal sinuses can reveal dark, necrotic tissue and a characteristic black eschar which results from vascular invasion and tissue infarction.[10]. Zygomycetes in human disease. Epidemiology and outcome of zygomycosis: a review of 929 reported cases. Saudi Med J. The incidence and prevalence are not fully known. Update in pathological diagnosis of orbital infections and inflammations. Postgraduate Medical Journal 2004;80:670-674, Lee BL1, Holland GN, Glasgow BJ Chiasmal infarction and sudden blindness caused by mucormycosis in AIDS and diabetes mellitus. Joos ZP, Patel BC. Zygomycosis, an alternative term used to describe these life-threatening infections, has become less accurate based on a recent taxonomic reclassification (based on molecular identification) that abolished Zygomycetes as a class. The pathomechanism of CSS is characterized by the compression and dysfunction of the structures within the cavernous sinus. Opportunistic invasive fungal infection, typically affecting immunocompromised patients (especially uncontrolled diabetics) Caused by saprophytic fungi ( Mucorales ) Found in soil, bread mold, decaying fruits. (See "Orbital cellulitis" and "Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)" and "Epidemiology and clinical manifestations of invasive aspergillosis" and "Tuberculosis and the eye" .) Most of the patients show hypointense T2-weighted images. The maxillary and ethmoid sinuses are more frequently involved as evidenced on CT/MRI studies [7]. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009;19(2):117-125. doi:10.1055/s-0028-1096209. Diagnosis and treatment of mucormycosis in patients with hematological malignancies: guidelines from the 3rd European Conference on Infections in Leukemia (ECIL 3). (2019). In terms of disease states, treating the mucormycosis disease and underlying immunosuppressive conditions are associated with better survival rates. Some of the signs noted on a study of 43 patients with mucormycosis in the midface and skull base included: [15]. PLoS Genet 5(7): e1000549. The rhinocerebral form of mucormycosis may occur in immunocompetent hosts, but there is a distinct predilection for diabetics. The most common clinical presentation of mucormycosis is rhino-orbital-cerebral infection, which is presumed to start with inhalation of spores into the paranasal sinuses of a susceptible host. 1994;39(1):3-22. It is important to notice that because the fungus stays predominately intravascular, a CT scan without contrast may not reveal any lesion if no mass is formed. What is mucormycosis. Orbital mucormycosis is a rare but potentially severe and troublesome invasive fungal infection that could be occurred even in healthy individuals. [14], Due to the vascular compromise and tissue necrosis associated with local angio-invasion, intravenous anti-fungal agents tend to have poor tissue penetration. [5], Rhino-orbital mucormycosis is an aggressive invasive fungal infection which tends to affect patients with a history of diabetes (especially with ketoacidosis), chronic steroid use, and immunosuppression. 2013;39(3):310-24. The rich blood vessel supply of maxillofacial areas usually prevents fungal infections, although more virulent fungi, such as those responsible for mucormycosis, can often overcome this diff… The Academy uses cookies to analyze performance and provide relevant personalized content to users of our website. an infection caused by fungi belonging to the order Mucorales Orbital infarction syndrome has been described as ischemia of all intraorbital and intraocular structures. Fungal spores are dispersed in air → route of entry is inhalation. Other risk factors for mucormycosis include ketoacidosis, steroid use, neutropenia, renal failure and intravenous drug use. The Academy uses cookies to analyze performance and provide relevant personalized content to users of our website. 2010;31(4):771-4. Clin Microbiol Rev. Roden The aim is threefold, firstly to treat the ocular complications and prevent further damage, secondly to investigate and treat the associated vascular risk factors, and thirdly to perform vascular surgery whenever indicated. Imaging findings of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. Development of neurologic findings such as mental status changes, seizures, or other focal neurologic deficits can indicate intra-cranial extension. 2013;98(4):492-504. Exophthalmos (also called exophthalmus, exophthalmia, proptosis, or exorbitism) is a bulging of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit.Exophthalmos can be either bilateral (as is often seen in Graves' disease) or unilateral (as is often seen in an orbital tumor).Complete or partial dislocation from the orbit is also possible from trauma or swelling of surrounding tissue resulting from trauma. The most common areas to be involved are nasal cavity, maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus and orbit. Involvement of the contralateral eye can be an indication of extension, namely via the cavernous sinus. Safder S, Carpenter JS, Roberts TD, Bailey N. The "Black Turbinate" sign: An early MR imaging finding of nasal mucormycosis. In rare cases, the maxillamay be affected by mucormycosis. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 10(1), 31-47, Cox, G., Kauffman, C., & Thorner, A. Orbital mucormycosis with retinal and ciliary artery occlusions. Recent advances in the treatment of mucormycosis. Learn more Treatment of zygomycosis: current and new options. Mucormycosis treated with posaconazole: review of 96 case reports. Rapidis, A.D. Orbitomaxillary mucormycosis (zygomycosis) and the surgical approach to treatment: Perspectives from a maxillofacial surgeon. Karadeniz uğurlu Ş, Selim S, Kopar A, Songu M. Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis: Clinical Findings and Treatment Outcomes of Four Cases. Under acidotic conditions, iron fails to bind to its sequestering proteins like transferrin and is now available to invading pathogens like mucor which depend on iron for survival. Mucormycosis is the unifying term used to describe infections caused by fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. Herrera DA, Dublin AB, Ormsby EL, Aminpour S, Howell LP. This makes ketoacidosis a very susceptible predisposing condition for development of ROCM[6]. In order to obtain a true diagnosis of mucormycosis, a fine needle aspiration biopsy of infected tissues must be obtained for histopathology and culture. Management of rhino-orbital mucormycosis. Raab P, Sedlacek L, Buchholz S, Stolle S, Lanfermann H. Imaging Patterns of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis in Immunocompromised Patients: When to Suspect Complicated Mucormycosis. Clin Infect Dis. Mucormycosis is characterized by infarction and necrosis of host tissues that results from invasion of the vasculature by hyphae. 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