Central retinal artery occlusion as a rare complication of trichoderma-associated acute invasive fungal sinusitis
This case underscores the need for early recognition of AIFRS in high-risk patients and systematic ophthalmic evaluation in cases of rapid vision loss. Multidisciplinary collaboration and cautious use of corticosteroids are critical. International guidelines recommend prompt anti-fungal therapy, but thrombolysis for CRAO remains controversial in systemic fungal infections.
Authors
- Xiaodong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4363-9053)
- Qin Xuewei
- Xin Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2756-4976)
- Li Farong
Institutions
- Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University (CN)
- The First People's Hospital of Changde (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-04487-w
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Guizhou University
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chengdu University