Invasive fungal sinusitis with abducens nerve palsy
This case highlights the importance of assessing relevant imaging findings outside the central nervous system on routine brain imaging, as well as the role of effective antifungal therapy and surgical management in rare cases of invasive fungal infection in immunocompetent patients. Prompt intervention can significantly improve outcomes.
Authors
- Eirik Mathisen
- Saad Aballi
- Torstein Grønseth
- Kristine Marie Aarberg Lund
- Astrid Dean Alvim
Institutions
- Sykehuset i Vestfold (NO)
- Kongsberg sykehus (NO)
- Sørlandet Sykehus (NO)
- Smerteklinikken (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4045/tidsskr.24.0683
- Primary Topic
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00