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Cavernous sinus thrombosis secondary to non-invasive sphenoid aspergillosis

A Devèze1, F Facon, G Latil

  • 1Department of Oto-rhino-laryngology, Unit of Endoscopic Functionnal Sinus Surgery, La Timone University Hospital, Marseille, France. arnaud.deveze@orl.net

Rhinology
|July 13, 2005
PubMed

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Sphenoid aspergillosis, a rare sinus infection, can cause serious complications like cavernous sinus thrombosis even in non-immunocompromised patients. This report details two such cases, highlighting clinical and radiological findings and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Sphenoid aspergillosis is a rare sinus disease, often asymptomatic.
  • Neurological complications typically arise from invasive forms in immunocompromised or diabetic individuals.

Observation:

  • This report presents two cases of cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST).
  • The CST was secondary to non-invasive sphenoid aspergillosis.

Findings:

  • Non-invasive sphenoid aspergillosis can lead to severe complications, including CST.
  • Clinical and radiological findings in these two cases are discussed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential severity of non-invasive sphenoid aspergillosis in non-immunocompromised patients.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering sphenoid aspergillosis in the differential diagnosis of CST.
  • Informs the therapeutic approach for this rare complication.

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