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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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22-04-2021 | Coronavirus | Clinical Report

Title of the Article: Paranasal Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patient

Authors: Marina Saldanha, Rashmitha Reddy, Mark Jittu Vincent

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 2/2022

Abstract

There have been a variety of complications reported during and post- COVID infection. Recently, there has been an increase in sporadic cases of paranasal sinus mucormycosis in COVID- 19 patients. We report a case of COVID- 19 patient diagnosed to have orbital apex syndrome secondary to mucormycosis of nose and paranasal sinus requiring emergency endoscopic sinus surgery. Appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safety precautions taken by health care workers prevented the spread of the virus during surgery.

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Title: Title of the Article: Paranasal Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patient
Authors: Marina Saldanha
Rashmitha Reddy
Mark Jittu Vincent
Publication date: 22-04-2021
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Coronavirus
Sinus Surgery
COVID-19
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02574-0

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