Aspergillus niger Infection of an Orbital Exenteration Socket Can Be Treated with Oral Itraconazole

Aspergillus niger infection is a rare complication following orbital exenteration, especially in immunocompetent patients. If untreated, the infection may lead to significant morbidities. We report a patient with this rare infection, who has been treated successfully with oral itraconazole.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: So, Wing Lung Alvin, Hardy, Thomas G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3540651/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23320225
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/763651
Descripción
Sumario:Aspergillus niger infection is a rare complication following orbital exenteration, especially in immunocompetent patients. If untreated, the infection may lead to significant morbidities. We report a patient with this rare infection, who has been treated successfully with oral itraconazole.

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