Summary
We report a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis associated with an abscess in the lateral
aspect of the pons associated with perineural spread of disease via the trigeminal
nerve. Contrast enhanced MRI was useful in depicting the extent of the disease and
suggesting perineural spread. A pathological diagnosis of mucormycosis was established
by means of rhino-orbital punch biopsy.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
July 27,
2004
Received:
March 19,
2004
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© 2005 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
