These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed


  • Title: Fatal rhinocerebral mucormycosis and diabetic ketoacidosis.
    Author: Gans RO, Strack van Schijndel RJ, Laarman DA, Stilma JS, Thijs LG.
    Journal: Neth J Med; 1989 Feb; 34(1-2):29-34. PubMed ID: 2492643.
    Abstract:
    The typical features of a fulminating rhinocerebral infection by the fungus Rhizopus in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis are described. The clinical presentation was characterized by an infection of the face, followed by rapid bilateral visual loss and massive cerebral infarction due to extensive vascular involvement. Early diagnosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment, which consists of control of the underlying disease, surgical debridement and systemic antifungal therapy.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]