Oral mucormycosis in an 18-month-old child: a rare case report with a literature review.
10.5125/jkaoms.2016.42.2.105
- Author:
Ritesh Rambharos KALASKAR
1
;
Ashita Ritesh KALASKAR
;
Sindhu GANVIR
Author Information
1. Department of Pedodontic & Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India. riteshpedo@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Immunocompromised;
Maxilla;
Mucormycosis;
Oronasal fistula;
Palatal obturator
- MeSH:
Aged;
Bone Transplantation;
Child*;
Deglutition;
Free Tissue Flaps;
Humans;
Immunocompromised Host;
Infant*;
Male;
Mastication;
Maxilla;
Mouth;
Mucormycosis*;
Necrosis;
Palatal Obturators;
Prostheses and Implants
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2016;42(2):105-110
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Oral mucormycosis is a fungal infection observed mainly in elderly immunocompromised patients. In rare instances, the disease occurs in healthy individuals and those patients that are below preschool age. Although this condition mainly involves the maxilla, it may also manifest in any part of the oral cavity based on the source of infection. Mucormycosis of the maxilla spreads rapidly, leading to necrosis of the palatal bone and palatal perforation. Such patients are usually rehabilitated using bone grafting or free flap surgeries. However, when surgeries are delayed, palatal prosthesis is an interim treatment modality that can prevent nasal regurgitation and aspiration of food or fluids. Palatal prostheses also help with mastication, speech, and swallowing. The present case describes a rare case of oral mucormycosis in an 18-month-old male involving the maxilla that was managed by palatal prosthesis.
