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Invasive Sphenocavernous Aspergilloma Complicating an Operated Case of Acromegaly

There is a surge in fungal infections of the central nervous system due to an increase in the incidence of immunocompromised state and widespread use of antimicrobials. Despite myriad clinical presentations and skull base syndromes associated with Aspergillus infections, aspergilloma in the sella is...

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Autores principales: Furtado, Sunil V., Venkatesh, Prasanna K., Ghosal, Nandita, Hegde, Alangar S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Thieme Medical Publishers 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743585/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23984200
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1275254
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Sumario:There is a surge in fungal infections of the central nervous system due to an increase in the incidence of immunocompromised state and widespread use of antimicrobials. Despite myriad clinical presentations and skull base syndromes associated with Aspergillus infections, aspergilloma in the sella is relatively rare. We report a rare case of aspergilloma of the sella and parasellar region in a patient operated for acromegaly. A 30-year-old diabetic patient underwent two surgeries for a growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma, which included a transsphenoidal approach. During his last admission, magnetic resonance imaging revealed a heterogeneous mass in the sella, suprasellar region, sphenoid sinus, and cavernous sinus with multiple areas of necrosis. His presentation, surgical treatment, and response to antifungal therapy are discussed. The role of prior surgery and related comorbidities in developing the invasive granuloma are highlighted.