Mastoid infection caused by entomophthorales: a rare fungal disease.

OBJECTIVE

To report an unusual case of fungal mastoiditis caused by entomophthorales in an immunocompetent patient, and its management.

METHOD: Case report with a review of the literature.

CASE REPORT: A 13-year-old girl presented to us with a mastoid abscess. Entomophthoromycotic infection of the mastoid was diagnosed on histopathological examination, and subsequently treated with surgical debridement and amphotericin B injection.

CONCLUSION

This is the first reported case of mastoid abscess secondary to entomophthoromycosis. Early detection and treatment contributed to this patient's good outcome.