Abstract | INTRODUCTION: CASE PRESENTATION: DISCUSSION: She developed acute on chronic liver failure during the last trimester of pregnancy, which was terminated. Painful, erythematous lesion was noted on her right forearm in the area of intravenous access, which later became necrotic. Extensive debridement was done and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of mucormycosis. The patient started on Amphotericin B. Her condition continued to deteriorate and ended up with above elbow amputation followed by right shoulder disarticulation. She died two days later due to multi-organ failure. In conclusion, forearm mucromycosis in liver cirrhosis can be fatal.
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Authors | Hussien Elsiesy, Mohamed Saad, Mahmoud Shorman, Samir Amr, Faisal Abaalkhail, Almoutaz Hashim, Waleed Al Hamoudi, Mohamed Al Sebayel, Khalid Selim |
Journal | Hepatitis monthly
(Hepat Mon)
Vol. 13
Issue 8
Pg. e10858
( 2013)
ISSN: 1735-143X [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 24171007
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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