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Liver Cirrhosis–Associated Maxillary Mucormycosis: A Rare Case Report
Rahul Bopte , Birangane R S , Kanchan M Birajdar, Rohan Chaudhari , Pratik Parkarwar
ABSTRACT
Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive and life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection that predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals, most commonly those with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. However, its occurrence in patients with liver cirrhosis is rare and inadequately documented in the literature. This report presents a case of a 35-year-old male with liver cirrhosis who developed maxillary mucormycosis characterized by sudden tooth exfoliation, palatal necrosis, and oroantral communication. Radiographic findings revealed extensive sinus involvement with bony destruction, and histopathological examination confirmed invasive fungal infection. This case highlights liver cirrhosis as an important but often overlooked predisposing factor and contributes to the limited documentation of such rare presentations. Early recognition of oral manifestations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
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