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Mastoid infection caused by entomophthorales: a rare fungal disease
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 April 2011
Abstract
To report an unusual case of fungal mastoiditis caused by entomophthorales in an immunocompetent patient, and its management.
Case report with a review of the literature.
A 13-year-old girl presented to us with a mastoid abscess. Entomophthoromycotic infection of the mastoid was diagnosed on histopathological examination, and subsequently treated with surgical debridement and amphotericin B injection.
This is the first reported case of mastoid abscess secondary to entomophthoromycosis. Early detection and treatment contributed to this patient's good outcome.
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