IMAGING OF RHINOCEREBRAL MUCORMYCOSIS

Abstract

Background: Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a dangerous fungal infection seen predominantly in immune-compromised patients. Many cases were detected and treated during the Second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this case series, we are describing the imaging ndings of the Rhinocerebral mucormycosis. A retrospective descriptive study of 46 cases done in Materials And Methods: Sree Siddhartha medical college, Tumkur, Karnataka, India, CT and MRI images are reviewed, analyzed and documented. CT Results: and MRI images of 46post COVID -19 patients showed involvement of the sinuses with extension to orbit, face and central nervous system. Two cases showed intracranial extension. The contrast images delineated the extent of the disease. Signicant bony erosions were seen in most of the patients. Contrast CT and Conclusion: MRI scans showed the spectrum of ndings in Rhinocerebral mucormycosis to describe the extent of the disease and its complications.