MR imaging of cavernous sinus invasion by mucormycosis: a case study.
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a serious condition, which, if not recognized early, can lead to a fulminant course. Knowledge of risk factors along with early recognition of signs and symptoms may alter the course of this condition. We present a case of a patient with cavernous sinus thrombosis with characteristic findings on MRI. Biopsy of the sinuses revealed mucromycosis as the offending agent.
Mandava
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Department of Neurology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555, USA. pmandava@utmb.edu
Chaljub
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Patterson
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Hollingsworth
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D001706:Biopsy; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology; D020226:Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology