Open AccessFungal infections and cavernous sinus thrombosis
Author(s) -
Manish Munjal,
A. S. Khurana
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02974362
Subject(s) - medicine , cavernous sinus thrombosis , mucormycosis , otorhinolaryngology , fulminant , thrombosis , cavernous sinus , surgery , dermatology
Rhino - Cerebral Mucormycosis, in uncontrolled diabetics, is a common entity Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, secondary to fungal involvement is rarely encountered Two cases with fulminant spread are reported highlighting the symptoms, signs, and therapeutic modality.