Question

MucorWhat is seen on histology?How does it enter the body?What are (5) manifestations?What is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nonseptate hyphae branching at 90˚ anglesEnters brain via cribiform plateSeen in immunocompromised states (AIDS | DKA | Chemotherapy)Manifestations↓Cranial nerve deficits (facial pain)HeadacheBlack escharInvasive fungal sinusitisFacial abscessTreatment↓Surgical debridementAmphotericin BCorrect underlying condition (DKA)

Front	Mucor What is seen on histology? How does it enter the body? What are (5) manifestations? What is the treatment?
Back	Nonseptate hyphae branching at 90˚ angles Enters brain via cribiform plate Seen in immunocompromised states (AIDS \| DKA \| Chemotherapy) Manifestations ↓ Cranial nerve deficits (facial pain) Headache Black eschar Invasive fungal sinusitis Facial abscess Treatment ↓ Surgical debridement Amphotericin B Correct underlying condition (DKA)

Dka Mucor Histology Enter Body Manifestations Treatment Nonseptate