Cavernous sinus fungal infection: a rare case

Br J Neurosurg. 2019 Jun;33(3):283-284. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2017.1335857. Epub 2017 Jun 9.

Abstract

Intracranial fungal infection of the cavernous sinus is a condition that usually affects immunocompromised individuals and is rarely seen in immunocompetent individuals. It is a potentially life threatening condition which requires prompt treatment. Here we present a case of an immunocompetent patient with a fungal infection of the cavernous sinus.

Keywords: Intracranial fungal infection; cavernous sinus fungal infection; endoscopic endonasal base of skull surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Brain Diseases / surgery*
  • Cavernous Sinus / microbiology*
  • Cavernous Sinus / surgery
  • Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / diagnosis
  • Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence / physiology
  • Male
  • Neuroendoscopy / methods
  • Young Adult