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Rhino-Orbital Fungal Infection: Two Cases Report

Suwan Y , Punyawattanaporn A , Preechawai P

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Suwan Y, Punyawattanaporn A, Preechawai P. Rhino-Orbital Fungal Infection: Two Cases Report. J Med Assoc Thai 2012;95:739.

Rhino-orbital fungal infections are serious and life threatening complications of immunocompromised host. The authors reported two cases of rapid progressive proptosis and eyelid necrosis of immunocompromised patients who suffered from highly malignant T-celled lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma and congenital heart disease with multiple anomalies. Although early diagnosis was made and prompt treatments including medical and surgical interventions were performed, both patients died.

Keywords: Rhino-orbital fungal infection, Aspergillosis, Mucormycosis, Orbital infection

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