Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: Perineural spread via the trigeminal nerve


Orguc S., Yücetürk A. V., Demir M. A., Goktan C.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, cilt.12, sa.4, ss.484-486, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jocn.2004.07.015
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.484-486
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: rhinocerebral mucormycosis, trigeminal nerve, magnetic resonance imaging
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We report a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis associated with an abscess in the lateral aspect of the pons associated with perineural spread of disease via the trigeminal nerve. Contrast enhanced MRI was useful in depicting the extent of the disease and suggesting perineural spread. A pathological diagnosis of mucormycosis was established by means of rhino-orbital punch biopsy. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.