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The aim is to highlight the presentation and management of phaeohyphomycosis in an immunocompromised patient.

Invasive Sinusitis Due to Phaeohyphomycosis Presenting as Teeth Luxation and Necrosis of the Hard Palate: A Rare Post-COVID-19 Case Scenario

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A case report reveals phaeohyphomycosis causing dental loss and tissue necrosis, highlighting the need for prompt antifungal treatments.

The aim is to highlight the presentation and management of phaeohyphomycosis in an immunocompromised patient.
Case report of a patient with phaeohyphomycosis post-COVID-19.
Histopathological examination using Periodic acid-Schiff and Fontana–Masson staining.
Surgical debridement of necrotic tissue.
Treatment with IV amphotericin B and oral voriconazole.
The patient demonstrated subluxation of teeth and necrotic hard palate.
Histopathology confirmed phaeohyphomycosis.
Patient achieved complete resolution of symptoms within 3 months post-treatment.

Simon et al. (2026) studied this question.

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