Mucormycosis in a patient with diabetes mellitus. A case report of rhinocerebral presentation

Authors

  • Luis O. Minaya-Escolástico Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco, Perú; Maestría en Investigación y educación superior, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizan, Huánuco, Perú https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3516-8645
  • Vicky Panduro-Correa Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco, Perú; Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Trujillo, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2445-4854
  • Jhony K. Santiago-Ortiz Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco, Perú; Maestría en Investigación y educación superior, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizan, Huánuco, Perú. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1733-2540
  • Carlos A. Estela-Chavez Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco, Perú https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3236-748X
  • José Montero-Berrospi Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco, Perú https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7259-9898
  • Kovy Arteaga-Livias Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Trujillo, Perú; Maestría en Epidemiologia Clínica y Bioestadística, Universidad Científica del Sur, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0182-703X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21142/SH-01-2024-e007

Keywords:

Mucormycosis, Diabetes mellitus, Central nervous system fungal infection, AB, Fungal infection, Case report

Abstract

Objective. To present the case of a woman with poorly controlled diabetes who experienced a rapid progression of rhinocerebral mucormycosis with cerebral involvement. Clinical Case. We report the case of a 36-year-old female patient with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosed two years ago, who had irregular insulin treatment. She presented to the emergency department with a consciousness disorder and subsequently developed a peri-orbital lesion. Conclusions. Mucormycosis should always be considered among the complications in patients with decompensated diabetes mellitus.

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Published

2024-12-30

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Case report