Rhino-Orbital Fungal Infection: Two Cases Report†
Yanin Suwan MD*, Achara Punyawattanaporn MD*, Passorn Preechawai MD*
Affiliation : † This study was presented as poster in part of the World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) Annual Meeting 2008, 28 June - 2 July, 2008; Hong Kong, China * Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
Rhino-orbital fungal infections are serious and life threatening complications of immunocompromised host. The authors reported two cases of rapid progressive proptosis and eyelid necrosis of immunocompromised patients who suffered from highly malignant T-celled lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma and congenital heart disease with multiple anomalies. Although early diagnosis was made and prompt treatments including medical and surgical interventions were performed, both patients died.
Keywords : Rhino-orbital fungal infection, Aspergillosis, Mucormycosis, Orbital infection
