An unusual presentation of sphenoid Candida fungal ball: a case report
Autor: | Izzah Akashah, Jennifer Peak Hui Lee, Geng Ju Tuang, Farah Dayana Zahedi, Zainal Azmi Zainal Abidin |
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Rok vydání: | 2019 |
Předmět: |
Immune status
medicine.medical_specialty Unusual case business.industry Sphenoid bone Case Report Dermatology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 030221 ophthalmology & optometry medicine Surgery Presentation (obstetrics) Immunocompetence 030223 otorhinolaryngology business Orbital apex |
Zdroj: | Journal of Surgical Case Reports |
ISSN: | 2042-8812 |
DOI: | 10.1093/jscr/rjz240 |
Popis: | The clinical presentation of a sphenoid fungal ball (FB) is often non-specific and tends to be overlooked, particularly in hosts with an intact immune status. Rarely, potentially life-threatening complications may arise, owning its anatomical characteristics with contiguous structures. Herein, we present an unusual case of sphenoid FB complicated with orbital apex syndrome in an immunocompetent patient. The diagnosis dilemma and subsequent management are further discussed. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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