MR imaging of cavernous sinus invasion by mucormycosis: a case study

Authors
Mandava, P Chaljub, G Patterson, K Hollingsworth, JW
Citation
P. Mandava et al., MR imaging of cavernous sinus invasion by mucormycosis: a case study, CLIN NEUROL, 103(2), 2001, pp. 101-104
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
03038467 → ACNP
Volume
103
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
101 - 104
Database
ISI
SICI code
0303-8467(200107)103:2<101:MIOCSI>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a serious condition, which, if not recognized early, can lead to a fulminant course. Knowledge of risk factors along wit h early recognition of signs and symptoms may alter the course of this cond ition. We present a case of a patient with cavernous sinus thrombosis with characteristic findings on MRI. Biopsy of the sinuses revealed mucromycosis as the offending agent. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved .