Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute for Neurosciences, Section of Adult Neurology, Capital Towers, E. Rodriguez Ave., Quezon City, Philippines

Publications

• Case Report   
  Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage Secondary to Rhino Orbitalcerebral Mucormycosis: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Author(s): Jasper Gerald R. Cubias* and Raymond L. Rosales
  
  Mucormycosis is a rare invasive opportunistic fungal infection with high morbidity and mortality, with Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage (ICH) being one of the less common complications cited in available literature. In this case report, we present a case of a 65 year old Filipino diabetic male with non-small cell lung cancer and recent history of steroid use who presented with headache. This patient developed proptosis, chemosis, and purulent discharge from the right eye, and eventually had sudden onset decrease in sensorium on the 6th day of admission. CT scan showed findings of ICH on the right frontal and patient underwent craniotomy and evacuation of hematoma. Histopathology and culture findings confirmed the diagnosis of Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. The patient was treated with Amphotericin B initially then shifted to voriconazole based on culture and sensitivity testing. The .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/jcnn.2022.5.131

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