Aspergillus niger Infection of an Orbital Exenteration Socket Can Be Treated with Oral Itraconazole.
Case Rep Ophthalmol Med 2013;
2012:763651. [PMID:
23320225 PMCID:
PMC3540651 DOI:
10.1155/2012/763651]
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Abstract
Aspergillus niger infection is a rare complication following orbital exenteration, especially in immunocompetent patients. If untreated, the infection may lead to significant morbidities. We report a patient with this rare infection, who has been treated successfully with oral itraconazole.
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