| pubmed-article:1061243 | pubmed:abstractText | Among deep mycoses, sub-mocosal phycomycosis due to Entomophthora Cornata is of interest to stomatologists as it is mainly located in the middle and lower areas of the face. symptomatology is characterized in general by upper naso-labial deformation the extent of which is dependent on the stage of development reached. The only means of identifying the nature of the lesions is by biopsy which always enables diagnosis of deep mycosis to be made and sometimes, by means of a culture, identification of the agent responsible. This is a lower saprophytic fungus of decaying vegetable and telluric matter. It usually enters the body through the mucous membrane when there is a traumatic fissure. Ingress through the teeth should not be overlooked. Antifungal preparations and reconstructive surgery constitute the treatment early application of which determines prognosis. | lld:pubmed |
