Case Report: Atypical extensive orbitofacial tuberculosis extending to the skull base and cavernous sinus revealed major histocompatibility complex class II deficiency in an 11-year-old girl
This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in atypical cavernous sinus lesions in children, especially in endemic regions. Severe or unusual infections should prompt evaluation for underlying immunodeficiency.
Authors
- S Essghaier
- Hager Barakizou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4067-4777)
- Sameh Mezri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6889-4181)
- Karima Tlili
- Mahdi Marmouri
- Ameni Amri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7290-6278)
- M. Rabhi
Institutions
- Military Hospital of Tunis (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1663784
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00