A case of aspergillotic orbital apex syndrome diagnosed by an additional intraorbital biopsy after nasal endoscopy. Issue 6 (25th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matsumoto, Namiko; Sato, Kota; Tadokoro, Koh; Takahashi, Yoshiaki; Yunoki, Taijun; Takemoto, Mami; Hishikawa, Nozomi; Ohta, Yasuyuki; Yamashita, Toru; Fujii, Kentaro; Ichikawa, Tomotsugu; Date, Isao; Abe, Koji
• Is Part Of: Neurology and clinical neuroscience. Volume 6:Issue 6(2018:Nov.)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 190
• Publication Date: 2018-09-25
• Subjects: aspergillotic granuloma -- Aspergillus fumigatus -- orbital apex syndrome; Neurology -- Periodicals; Neurosciences -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1111/ncn3.12226
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-4173

Abstract

Abstract: The prompt and accurate diagnosis of orbital apex syndrome (OAS) is very important because of its fatality. Here we report an old man with aspergillotic OAS diagnosed after two biopsies by nasal endoscopy and craniotomy. Only craniotomy leads to the appropriate diagnosis, suggesting an immediate need of additional biopsy for the accurate diagnosis and saving the patient.