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Case report. Fatal rhinocerebral zygomycosis due to Rhizopus oryzae.

Authors :
Romano C
Miracco C
Massai L
Piane R
Alessandrini C
Petrini C
Luzi P
Source :
Mycoses [Mycoses] 2002 Feb; Vol. 45 (1-2), pp. 45-9.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

A case of rhinocerebral zygomycosis due to Rhizopus oryzae, arising after trauma in a 53-year-old diabetic man, is reported. Diagnosis was based on histological and mycological examination. Fragments of the colonies were observed by scanning electron microscopy. This is the first case diagnosed in Tuscany.

Subjects

Subjects :
Brain Diseases diagnosis
Diabetes Complications
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Italy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Brain Diseases microbiology
Facial Injuries complications
Mucormycosis microbiology
Nose Diseases microbiology
Occupational Diseases complications
Rhizopus isolation & purification

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0933-7407
Volume :
45
Issue :
1-2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Mycoses
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
11856437

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