Aspergillus niger Infection of an Orbital Exenteration Socket Can Be Treated with Oral Itraconazole. (24th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: So, Wing Lung Alvin; Hardy, Thomas G.
• Other Names: Atilla H. Academic Editor.; Chihara E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in ophthalmological medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-24
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology; Eye Diseases; Eye -- Diseases; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/763651
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6722

Abstract

Abstract : 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.