ABSTRACT
The sphenoid localization of aspergillosis is a rare sinusal disease, often latent or asymptomatic. The neurological complications are the result of invasive forms occurring in most cases for the immunocompromised or diabetic patients. Nevertheless, non-invasive sphenoid aspergillosis may cause also several complications and affect the vital prognosis of nonimmunocompromised patients. This report is about two cases of cavernous sinus thrombosis secondary to a non-invasive sphenoid aspergillosis. The authors refer to the clinical and radiological findings and therapeutic approach of this rare complication.
Subject(s)
Aspergillosis/complications , Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis/etiology , Sphenoid Sinusitis/microbiology , Aged , Aspergillus fumigatus/isolation & purification , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Middle Aged , Sphenoid Sinus/microbiology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Video-Assisted SurgeryABSTRACT
The authors report a new case of congenital renal arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in a young adult, who presented with gross haematuria. The diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease required collaboration between the urologist and radiologist. The key examination is renal arteriography, allowing selective embolization of the lesion. Conventional surgery now has a usually limited place, following failure of embolization.