Mucormycosis of the craniofacial structures.

Reports in the literature of patients surviving mucormycosis involving the craniofacial structures are exceedingly rare. The necessity for early diagnosis by recognition of any of the six key signs and symptoms is emphasized. The futility of standard diagnostic tools, other than biopsy, is noted. An underlying debilitating condition such as diabetic ketoacidosis can predispose the patient to an acute infection by this usually nonpathogenic organism. The requirement for prompt treatment of the debilitating condition together with treatment to eradicate the fungus is stressed.