Proposal for a Novel Grading System for Rhino-Maxillary Mucormycosis Based on the Analysis of 30 Cases

Abstract

We analyzed the data of 30 randomly selected individuals, who had visited a maxillofacial radiology centre in a span of 30 days. The aim was to find a correlation of mucormycosis with various predisposing factors and the clinical progression of the disease in order to develop a system that helps the professionals and the people to detect the condition early and minimize the morbidity and mortality. We graded the patients based on their symptoms, clinical features, and CBCT findings into Grade 1 - mild cases. Grade 2 - moderate cases. Grade 3 - severe cases. Successful management of mucormycosis is based on early detection, multimodal treatment approach, including reversal or discontinuation of underlying predisposing factor, early administration of active antifungal agents at the optimal dose, complete removal of all infected tissues and the use of various adjunctive therapies.

Keywords: COVID-19, mucormycosis, jaw infections, fungal infections, imaging, radiology, dentistry