Cavernous sinus fungal infection: a rare case

Intracranial fungal infection of the cavernous sinus is a condition that usually affects immunocompromised individuals and is rarely seen in immunocompetent individuals. It is a potentially life threatening condition which requires prompt treatment. Here we present a case of an immunocompetent patie...

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Published inBritish Journal of Neurosurgery Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 283 - 284
Main Authors Ng, Boon Han Kevin, Kho, Giat Seng, Sim, Sze Kiat, Liew, Donald Ngian San, Tang, Ing Ping
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 04.05.2019
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cavernous sinus fungal infection
endoscopic endonasal base of skull surgery
Intracranial fungal infection
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Summary:Intracranial fungal infection of the cavernous sinus is a condition that usually affects immunocompromised individuals and is rarely seen in immunocompetent individuals. It is a potentially life threatening condition which requires prompt treatment. Here we present a case of an immunocompetent patient with a fungal infection of the cavernous sinus.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688697.2017.1335857