RADIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF MUCORMYCOSIS

Abstract

To assess the Outcome of Surgery of cases of Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis, On the basis of Radiological features. A prospective observational study was done of 80 patients who are diagnosed cases of ROCM. Patients are with or without COVID-19 infection & underwent contrastenhanced MRI: brain, orbits & PNS. Results- MRI Brain + PNS + Orbit- Most common involved was ethmoid sinus; 57(71.25%) patients, maxillary sinus; 56(70%). Sphenoid sinus in 42 (52.5%) patients, least Frontal sinus: 29 (36.25%). Pansinusitis was seen in 10 (12.5%). Orbital invasion was in 13 (16.25%) of the 80 patients with involvement of orbital fat & extraocular muscle., extension into pterygopalatine fossa was one case. Intracranial involvement was seen in seven (8.75%) patients. On imaging, aggressive sinonasal & orbital changes caused by the disease have been seen. Conclusion-Imaging Is Roadmap For Surgical Debridement And Avoid Complications.