Affiliation:
1. Department of Radiodiagnosis & Imaging, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education, Chandigarh, India
Abstract
ABSTRACT.
Recently, there has been a sudden surge in COVID-19–associated mucormycosis (CAM) infections. Rhino-oculo-cerebral and pulmonary mucormycosis are the two most common forms of CAM. Radiology plays an integral role in the management of CAM. Computed tomography (CT) determines gross bony and soft tissue involvement in COVID-19–associated rhino-oculo-cerebral mucormycosis, whereas magnetic resonance imaging helps in evaluation of the orbital and intracranial extension. Paranasal sinus soft tissue with extrasinus infiltration with or without bony destruction is suggestive of COVID-19–associated rhino-oculo-cerebral mucormycosis. High-resolution CT chest scan has shown to be helpful in the diagnosis of COVID-19–associated pulmonary mucormycosis. Consolidation and cavitation are the most common imaging features. Other CT abnormalities include the reverse-halo sign, pleural effusion, ground-glass opacities, pneumothorax, nodules, and pulmonary embolism. A high index of suspicion with appropriate imaging findings can lead to the early diagnosis of CAM and timely initiation of antifungal treatment and/or surgical debridement, which can be lifesaving.
Publisher
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Subject
Virology,Infectious Diseases,Parasitology
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