All are true anout mucormycosis, except:
Correct Answer: Long term deferoxime therapy
Description: B,C and D Mucormycosis is caused by Rhizopus species,Rhizomucus and Absidia species. It has marked predilection for vascular invasion leading to widespread thrombosis,tissue necrosis and gangrene. Characterstic nasal finding is a dark necrotic turbinate surrounded by pale mucosa blackish discharge and crusts M/C site is middle turbinate followed by middle meatus and septum. IOC-Mri while biopsy is confirmatory Treatment:Includes amphotericin-B,heparin,hyperbaric oxygen and debridement. Ref Current Otolaryngology 3/e,p 295.
Category:
ENT
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now