
AbstractIntroduction: An epidemic of Mucorales was reported following the second wave of COVID 19 in India, andintracranial extension of the same was one of the most dreadful complications. The present study was done toanalyze the demographic data and provide an overview of the diverse clinico-radiological presentations of postcovid ROCM.Materials and Methods: We systematically reviewed 30 patients diagnosed with post covid Rhino orbitocerebral mucormycosis admitted at our hospital during MAY 2021 to JULY 2021.Data pertaining todemographic variables, clinico-radiological features were analysed using percentage of total cases.Results: A total of 30 patients with rhino orbito cerebral mucormycosis were enrolled in the study. The majorityof subjects were males. The most common age group affected was 41-50 years. History of preexisting diabetesmellitus was recorded in 15 (67.35%) patients. Most common presenting symptom was facial pain (77%),followed by drooping of eyelid and proptosis (73%) with 63% of the patients developing double vision.Diminution of vision was seen in 40 % of the patients. Focal deficits were seen in 7 patients. Altered sensoriumwas seen in 4 of them. Seizures were documented in two patients.Conclusion: High index of suspicion with thorough knowledge of varied clinico-radiological presentations ofrhino orbito cerebral mucormycosis is necessary for prompt initiation of treatment and thereby aiding inreduction of morbidity and mortality.
COVID-19, Mucormycosis, Cavernous Sinus Internal Carotid Artery, Brain MRI Mucormycosis.
COVID-19, Mucormycosis, Cavernous Sinus Internal Carotid Artery, Brain MRI Mucormycosis.
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