A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and poor glucose control presents with a black, necrotic lesion on his hard palate that extends into surrounding tissues. He reports rapid onset of facial pain and swelling over 2 days. Biopsy shows broad, non-septate hyphae. Which of the following is the most important immediate therapeutic intervention?

  1. A)IV fluconazole monotherapy
  2. B)Aggressive surgical debridement with IV amphotericin BGABARITO
  3. C)Oral itraconazole with insulin adjustment
  4. D)Topical antifungal cream and glucose control
  5. E)Observation with supportive care pending culture results

Explicação

Mucormycosis (Rhizopus species) presents with rapid necrotic tissue invasion, particularly in diabetics. The broad, non-septate hyphae are pathognomonic. This is a medical emergency requiring aggressive surgical debridement of all necrotic tissue combined with... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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