Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: Perineural spread via the trigeminal nerve

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

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, vol.12, no.4, pp.484-486, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jocn.2004.07.015
  • Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.484-486
  • Keywords: rhinocerebral mucormycosis, trigeminal nerve, magnetic resonance imaging
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.