Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man
Conidiobolomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Conidiobolus spp. Common symptoms include epistaxis, nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, sinus tenderness, and persistent extensive facial swelling leading to facial mutilation. Our case describes an indolent presentation of conidiobolomycosis in an...
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| author | Masri, Siti Norbaya Amin Nordin, Syafinaz Jamalut, Yusanita Mustakim, Sahlawati Zaini, Adilahtul Bushro Tan, Xue Ting Mohd-hatta, Nurfareha |
| author_facet | Masri, Siti Norbaya Amin Nordin, Syafinaz Jamalut, Yusanita Mustakim, Sahlawati Zaini, Adilahtul Bushro Tan, Xue Ting Mohd-hatta, Nurfareha |
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| description | Conidiobolomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Conidiobolus spp. Common symptoms include epistaxis, nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, sinus tenderness, and persistent extensive facial swelling leading to facial mutilation. Our case describes an indolent presentation of conidiobolomycosis in an immunocompromised young man, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. A 29-year-old Malay gentleman, a chef, who was hearing disabled and on anti-tuberculosis treatment, presented with a five-month history of unwellness, poor oral intake, and painless left nasal cavity swelling. Despite classic symptoms of conidiobolomycosis being absent, biopsy and PCR confirmed Conidiobolus megalotocus. After antifungal treatment initiation, his condition significantly improved, with resolution of facial swelling, after two months. This case highlights the importance of considering conidiobolomycosis in immunocompromised patients even with atypical presentations. |
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| spelling | upm-1177782025-06-12T01:37:42Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117778/ Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man Masri, Siti Norbaya Amin Nordin, Syafinaz Jamalut, Yusanita Mustakim, Sahlawati Zaini, Adilahtul Bushro Tan, Xue Ting Mohd-hatta, Nurfareha Conidiobolomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Conidiobolus spp. Common symptoms include epistaxis, nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, sinus tenderness, and persistent extensive facial swelling leading to facial mutilation. Our case describes an indolent presentation of conidiobolomycosis in an immunocompromised young man, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. A 29-year-old Malay gentleman, a chef, who was hearing disabled and on anti-tuberculosis treatment, presented with a five-month history of unwellness, poor oral intake, and painless left nasal cavity swelling. Despite classic symptoms of conidiobolomycosis being absent, biopsy and PCR confirmed Conidiobolus megalotocus. After antifungal treatment initiation, his condition significantly improved, with resolution of facial swelling, after two months. This case highlights the importance of considering conidiobolomycosis in immunocompromised patients even with atypical presentations. Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, UPM 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117778/1/117778.pdf Masri, Siti Norbaya and Amin Nordin, Syafinaz and Jamalut, Yusanita and Mustakim, Sahlawati and Zaini, Adilahtul Bushro and Tan, Xue Ting and Mohd-hatta, Nurfareha (2024) Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20 (suppl.11). pp. 112-115. ISSN 1675-8544; eISSN: 2636-9346 https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/volume_20_2024/mjmhs_vol20_supp_11_december_2024-83868 10.47836/mjmhs20.s11.23 |
| spellingShingle | Masri, Siti Norbaya Amin Nordin, Syafinaz Jamalut, Yusanita Mustakim, Sahlawati Zaini, Adilahtul Bushro Tan, Xue Ting Mohd-hatta, Nurfareha Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
| title | Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
| title_full | Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
| title_fullStr | Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
| title_short | Rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
| title_sort | rhinofacial conidiobolomycosis mimicking facial cellulitis: a diagnostic challenge in an immunocompromised man |
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