Rhinocerebral mucormycosis secondary to severe acute pancreatitis and diabetic ketoacidosis: a case report

Abstract Introduction Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare and severe form of opportunistic fungal infection that can develop rapidly cause significant mortality, particularly among diabetic patients suffering from ketoacidosis. Diagnosing rhinocerebral during the early stages challenging. Case presentation We describe case secondary to acute pancreatitis in patient In this case, condition was not diagnosed optimal treatment window. we therefore provide thorough overview related clinical findings histopathological characteristics, discuss potential differential diagnoses. Conclusions summary, described ketoacidosis, with window for having been missed. This report suggests definitive diagnosis be made based upon tissue biopsy reveals presence characteristic hyphae. Early are essential order improve prognosis.