Abstract:The purpose of this paper is to present a case report of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in the setting of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus in which the patient underwent aggressive surgical and medical treatment. The outcome of the case was a success with the patient surviving despite having intracranial involvement which was left untouched. In addition to presenting the case, we will review the literature in regards to invasive fungal infections of the maxillofacial region, its various presentations, therapeutic mo… Show more
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