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mucormycosis of the orbit, OS

mucormycosis of the orbit, OS
This is a potentially fatal fungal infection that involves the nose, sinuses and orbit resulting in proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, and visual loss. It may be seen in poorly regulated diabetes mellitus, especially with ketoacidosis.
Jonathan, Dutton, M.D., USA, M.D., Chapel Hill NC
B46.5
Orbit -> Infections
orbit; emergency
2620
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