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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Invasive Aspergillosis of the Cervical Region and Mediastinum – Case Report and Review of Literature
Invasive Aspergillosis of the Cervical Region and Mediastinum – Case Report and Review of Literature
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Aspergillus species are ubiquitous in the environment worldwide. They can be found in the soil, water and vegetation. Non-invasive aspergillus lesions may develop in healthy paranasal sinuses or in pre-existing pulmonary cavities. However, invasive aspergillosis (IA) is primarily an infection of severely immunocompromised patients and one of the most life-threatening conditions in this group of patients, with very high fatality rate. However, in immunocompetent persons, fulminant invasion of tissues is very rare. We report a case of a 30-year-old Saudi lady who developed invasive aspergillosis of the cervical region extending into the mediastinum and the vertebral foramina. This unusual infection was produced simultaneously by two species as Aspergillus i.e. A. fumigatus and A. niger. She was treated with a combination of amphotericin B. i.v and itraconazole orally for 6 months. She responded very well to the combination therapy and made a remarkable recovery. Treatment options of this fatal infection are briefly reviewed and discussed 
ISSN : 1319-8491 
Journal Name : Saudi Journal of Otorinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 
Volume : 5 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1424 AH
2004 AD 
Article Type : Case Report 
Added Date : Monday, August 31, 2009 

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سعد المحياويAl-Muhayawi, Saad ResearcherDoctorate 

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