Multiple Aspergillus brain abscesses in immuno-competent patient with severe cranio-facial trauma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Aspergillosis of the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare, but well described disease in immuno-competent patients. We present a 65-year-old patient who developed neuro-aspergillosis 10 months after severe cranio-facial trauma (Le Fort III). He was treated successfully with surgery including stereotactic drainage and, with Amphotericin B, Liposomal Amphotericin B, and Itraconazol.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Abscess
- Facial Injuries
- Immunocompetence
- Maxillary Fractures
- Meningitis, Fungal
- Neuroaspergillosis
- Postoperative Complications
- Skull Fractures