Successful treatment of rhinoorbital mucormycosis due to Rhizopus arrhizus with liposomal amphotericin B, posaconazole and surgical debridement in a child with neuroblastoma

Successful treatment of rhinoorbital mucormycosis due to Rhizopus arrhizus with liposomal amphotericin B, posaconazole and surgical debridement in a child with neuroblastoma

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Mucormycosis is a rare but potentially mortal opportunistic infection caused by Mucorales.We present a case of rhinoorbital mucormycosis in an Souvenirs 11-year old male with neuroblastoma successfully treated with aggressive surgical debridement and antifungal combination of liposomal amphotericin B and posaconazole.Our patient developed signs of paranasal sinus infection and culture of fine needle biopsy Sta-Rite U-3 Skimmer Parts grew Rhizopus arrhizus.Prompt treatment and drastic surgical resection led to complete clinical and radiological recovery without evidence of mucormycosis relapse.Keywords: Mucormycosis, Zygomycosis, Mucorales, Pediatric oncology, Paranasal sinuses.