Year : 2016

Volume : Volume 6

Issue : Issue 1s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Manish Agarwal
manishagarwalsikar@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Maxillary osteomyelities is rare entity due to rich vascularity. Maxillary osteomyelities caused by bacterial infection, viral infection and fungal infection such as mucormycosis, aspergillosis etc. Mucormycosis is a fungal infection commonly affecting structures in the head and neck, such as the air sinuses, orbits, and the brain. Common predisposing factors include diabetes mellitus and immunosuppression. The infection begins in the nose and paranasal sinuses due to inhalation of fungal spores. The infection can spread to orbital and intracranial structures either by direct invasion or through the blood vessels. The fungus invades the arteries leading to thrombosis that subsequently causes necrosis of hard and soft tissues.we are reporting a case of maxillary osteomyelities due to mucormycosis with the current concept in management of mucormycosis.

Keywords: Maxillary bone osteomyelities, mucormycosis, uncontrolled diabetes.