Mucormycosis in Maxillofacial Region: A Case Report

Abstract

In this post-COVID era, the changing trend in the pattern of osteomyelitis and prevalence of mucormycosis has been on
tremendous increase and requires utmost concern. The early diagnosis and aggressive intervention followed by antifungal
therapy is the key to a successful treatment of mucormycosis in maxillofacial region. Therefore, in this case report, we will
be sharing one of our cases treated in our department of oral and maxillofacial surgery and its intraoperative observations and
hurdles that were encountered.
Key words: Antifungal therapy, fungal osteomyelitis, maxillofacial, mucormycosis