Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: a rare but life-threatening opportunistic infection in diabetic patients

Backgrounds/Aim Mucormycosis is an uncommon necrotizing infection caused by fungi within the class Zygomycetes and the order Mucorales. It mainly occurs in immunocompromised states, including diabetes, with the rhinocerebral disease being the most common type of mucormycosis seen in patients with diabetes. The aim of this study is to document the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of rhinocerebral mucormycosis as well as to emphasize the need of early recognition and aggressive treatment of the disease, as it is the only chance to increase the survival rate. Methods From the review of the international liter…