MRI scan for Mucormycosis

Question

Asked for Male, 32 Years

I had covid 4 months back and currently I am having some toothache. Can brain MRI scan detect Mucormycosis??

Answers (2)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+138

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

Not specifically Mucormycosis but Fungal Sinusitis. Mucormycosis can only be confirmed by microbiological tests.

Answered

Let others know if this answer was helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Articles you may like

What is an NT Scan?

Dr.Sudhir Pudi

Introduction:NT scan also called Nuchal Translucency scan is a non-invasive ultrasound scan done on pregnant women betwe ... Read more

5

3D Scanning for your Teeth

Dr.Saili Chandavarkar Shah

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a radiographic imaging technique consisting of X-ray computed tomography where t ... Read more

0

Types Of Scan Tests During Pregnancy

Dr.Renu Keshan Mathur

Scan tests are performed to ensure the healthy growth of the baby. During low risk normal pregnancy, 3 scans are perform ... Read more

3

MRI or CT scan Can Be Misleading !!!

Dr.Nilesh Makwana(PT)

There are some researches, which proved that MRI can be misleading.Some changes in the MRI can be just age related chang ... Read more

1

Pregnancy Confirmation: Is Ultrasound Scan Needed?

Dr.Diviya Arun

To confirm pregnancy is an ultrasound scan really needed? Is it safe? this is a concern many patients and family raise, ... Read more

2

Is There Any Abnormality in the Baby?

Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

Pregnancy is a long nine-month journey. So anything can happen at anytime, quite unexpectedly.Nowadays, we have ultramod ... Read more

0

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Dr. Shreya Mahendra ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon 8 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shreya Mahendra

ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

Check for other symptoms like facial pain ,watering of eyes, facial swelling, jaw pain. If any of the above symptoms, visit your nearest ENT specialist for nasal endoscopy, if suspicious you can go for a MRI