Mucormycosis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Case report.

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection with high mortality, especially in immunocompromised patients. This article emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment. We describe the case of a child with leukemia treated with corticosteroids, vincristine, and daunorubicin, who developed rhino-orbital mucormycosis. Treatment included extensive surgical debridement until the right orbital contents emptied and prolonged antifungal therapy with liposomal amphotericin and anidulafungin. The article highlights the need for an early multidisciplinary approach to improve prognosis.