Mucormycosis with orbital compartment syndrome in a patient with COVID-19

During the current pandemic of COVID-19, a myriad of manifestations and complications has emerged and are being reported on. We are discovering patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of acute cardiac injury. anythmias, thromboembolic complications (pulmonary embolism and acute stroke), and secondary infection to name a few. I describe a novel case of COVID-19 in a previously healthy 33-year-old female who presented for altered mental status and proptosis. She was ultimately diagnosed with mucormycosis and orbital compartment syndrome, in addition to COVID-19. Early identification of these high morbidity conditions is key to allow for optimal treatment and improved outcomes. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, various manifestations and complications have emerged, including acute cardiac injury, arrhythmias, thromboembolic complications, and secondary infections. Early recognition of these high morbidity conditions is crucial for optimal treatment and improved outcomes.