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case_images: HRCT with a score of 17. HRCT High-resolution computed tomography
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case_images: The patient's high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) score was 17 which indicated the extent of lobar involvement of the lungs and the severity of the disease [Figure 1].
case_images: Periodontal abscesses with draining sinus w.r.t. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
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case_images: On periodontal examination, multiple periodontal abscesses with draining sinus were seen with respect to the teeth numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 on the buccal aspect [Figure 2].
case_images: Abscess on the palatal aspect w.r.t. 14
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case_images: An abscess was also seen on the palatal aspect with respect to tooth number 14 [Figure 3].
case_images: More than 10 mm probing depth with tooth number 13
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case_images: Deep periodontal pockets were seen in most of the affected teeth with >10 mm probing depth with tooth number 13 [Figure 4].
case_images: CT maxillary sinus showing opacification with thickened polypoid mucosal lining. CT - Computed tomography
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case_images: Other sinuses, orbits, lamina papyracea, and bony walls of the other sinuses appeared intact [Figure 5].
case_images: Maxillectomy of the affected region - dentoalveolar process and right maxillary sinus
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case_images: Maxillectomy (dentoalveolar process and right maxillary sinus) [Figure 6] of the affected region was performed and an obturator was given.
case_images: Histopathological examination of the resected maxillary bone along with sinus and respiratory mucosa showing focal necrotic areas and broad aseptate fungal hyphae with right-angle branching
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case_images: Histopathological examination of the resected maxillary bone along with sinus and respiratory mucosa showed focal necrotic areas and broad aseptate fungal hyphae with right-angle branching [Figure 7] which confirmed our diagnosis of mucormycosis.