Invasive fungal rhinosinusitis with palatal erosion in an elderly edentulous patient with uncontrolled diabetes: report of a rare case. (29th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shah, Vinit; Rao, Jitendra; Verma, Veerendra; Singh, Kalpana; Agarwal, Bhaskar
• Is Part Of: Gerodontology. Volume 34:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 144
• Page End: 146
• Publication Date: 2016-03-29
• Subjects: fungus -- edentulous -- palatal erosion -- diabetes; Older people -- Dental care -- Periodicals; 617.60846
• DOI: 10.1111/ger.12224
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0734-0664

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To report a rare case of chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis with palatal erosion. Background: Restoring and maintaining oral health of diabetic elderly patients with increased risk of infections is a challenge to the dentist. Patients suffering from uncontrolled diabetes are susceptible to fungal infections. Palatal erosion due to fungal rhinosinusitis is rare. Materials and methods: Case report of a 65 years old illiterate female patient from low socio‐economic strata, suffering from uncontrolled diabetes and poor systemic health presenting with chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis leading to palatal erosion. Conclusion: Such a case is a diagnostic challenge to a dentist. Therefore understanding the disease process and its possible outcomes is desirable. The treatment warrants a multidisciplinary approach.