Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cryptococcal Meningitis

Cryptococcal Meningitis

Cryptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening opportunistic infection predominantly associated with HIV/AIDS, accounting for over 100,000 deaths annually worldwide. However, it also affects individuals with other forms of immunosuppression, including those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, organ transplant recipients, patients with innate immunodeficiencies, and individuals with hematological disorders. The infection is caused mainly by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii,...

Brain Abscess l: Introduction

Brain Abscess l: Introduction

A brain abscess is a focal, intracerebral infection characterized by a localized collection of pus within the brain parenchyma, resulting from microbial invasion and the body’s inflammatory response. It progresses through stages: early and late cerebritis, followed by early and late capsule formation, reflecting tissue destruction, immune response, and eventual encapsulation.Etiology and PathogenesisCausative organisms vary with source and host factors, often involving polymicrobial infections,...

Fungal Phylum Ascomycota

Fungal Phylum Ascomycota

Phylum Ascomycota, a major division within the subkingdom Dikarya, comprises a diverse range of fungal species, including both unicellular yeasts and filamentous molds such as Aspergillus and Penicillium. These fungi thrive in a variety of habitats, from aquatic ecosystems to terrestrial environments, playing crucial ecological and economic roles.Morphology and ReproductionThe defining characteristic of Ascomycetes, commonly referred to as sac fungi, is the ascus—a sac-like structure that...

Cranial Bones: Lateral View

Cranial Bones: Lateral View

The lateral view of the cranium is dominated by temporal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.
The temporal bone forms the lower lateral side of the skull. The temporal bone is subdivided into several regions. The flattened upper portion is the squamous portion of the temporal bone. Below this area and projecting anteriorly is the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, which forms the posterior portion of the zygomatic arch. Posteriorly is the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. Projecting...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Nasopharyngeal Hairy Polyp Causing Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing.

Ear, nose, & throat journal·2026

Same author

Letter Regarding "Effect of Race, Ethnicity, and Language on Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes in Pediatric Otolaryngology".

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·2025

Same author

Novel Postneoadjuvant Prognostic Breast Cancer Staging System.

Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology·2025

Same author

Chronic Facial Pain in an Adolescent.

JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery·2024

Same author

Middle Ear Fibrosis Contributes to Hearing Loss in Patients With Myhre Syndrome.

Ear, nose, & throat journal·2024

Same author

Myringosclerosis Mimicking Tympanic Membrane Cholesteatoma.

Ear, nose, & throat journal·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear Malformation

Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear Malformation

Published on: February 29, 2020

Invasive Aspergillus of the temporal bone.

James L Connolly¹, Jeffrey D Carron

¹Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.

American Journal of Otolaryngology

|March 17, 2007

Summary

Invasive aspergillosis, a rare fungal infection, can affect the temporal bone in immunocompromised patients. This case highlights diagnosis and treatment strategies for this serious condition post-bone marrow transplant.

More Related Videos

High-Speed Human Temporal Bone Sectioning for the Assessment of COVID-19-Associated Middle Ear Pathology

High-Speed Human Temporal Bone Sectioning for the Assessment of COVID-19-Associated Middle Ear Pathology

Published on: May 18, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear Malformation

Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear Malformation

Published on: February 29, 2020

High-Speed Human Temporal Bone Sectioning for the Assessment of COVID-19-Associated Middle Ear Pathology

High-Speed Human Temporal Bone Sectioning for the Assessment of COVID-19-Associated Middle Ear Pathology

Published on: May 18, 2022

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Hematology

Background:

Invasive fungal infections are common in immunocompromised individuals, particularly affecting the paranasal sinuses.
Fungal infections involving the ear and temporal bone are exceptionally rare, especially in pediatric patients.

Observation:

A case study of an 8-year-old girl who underwent a bone marrow transplant is presented.
The patient developed invasive aspergillosis affecting her temporal bones.

Findings:

The study details the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic approaches for invasive aspergillosis in the temporal bone.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of this rare complication.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering rare fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of temporal bone pathologies in immunocompromised hosts.
Findings contribute to understanding the management of invasive fungal infections in post-transplant pediatric patients.