Aspergillus niger infection of exenterated orbit

Purpose. To pre-sent two immunocompetent patients with Aspergillus niger in fection of the exenterated orbit. Methods: Case reports. Results: The patients were treated with oral itraconazole and socket irriga tion with amphotericin B. The sockets cleared completely; no growth was obs erved on reculturing. Conclusions: A niger infection of an exenterated socket can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole and topical amphotericin B in immunocompeten t patients.