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Fungal Necrotizing Fasciitis of Craniofacial Region: A Diagnostic Challenge

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery volume 20, pages 589–593 (2021)Cite this article

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare rapidly progressive, devastating surgical emergency that results in necrosis of superficial fascia, and subcutaneous tissue. It most commonly affects the abdominal wall, extremities and perineum, while the involvement in the head and neck region is relatively rare. Here, we report a successfully treated case of necrotizing fasciitis of the craniofacial region caused by Mucor in an uncontrolled diabetic patient. Early diagnosis, early surgical intervention with radical excision of infected tissue, management of underlying predisposing medical condition and supportive therapy (antimicrobials, rehydration, proper rest and nutrition) can reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.

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  1. Department of Oral Health Science, Satellite Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Una, Himachal Pradesh, 174303, India

    Arun Kumar

  2. Department of Oral Health Sciences, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

    Vidya Rattan, Sachin Rai, Satnam Singh Jolly & Shyam P. Popat

  3. Department of Endocrinology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

    Sanjay Kumar Bhadada

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Kumar, A., Rattan, V., Rai, S. et al. Fungal Necrotizing Fasciitis of Craniofacial Region: A Diagnostic Challenge. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 20, 589–593 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-020-01342-x

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