Rhino-Cerebral Aspergillosis in An Immunocompetent Patient

Authors

Jisun Won, Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Internal MedicineFollow
Carolina Severiche Mena, Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine,Follow
Joseph Glowacki, Thomas Jefferson University, Division of Infectious Disease,Follow
Dimple Patel, Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine,Follow

Abstract

Rhino-cerebral aspergillosis is a rare phenomenon describing a contiguous spread of Aspergillus species from the paranasal sinuses to the intracranial space. In this case report, we describe a case of invasive rhino-cerebral aspergillosis arising in the setting of prolonged intranasal steroid use in an 81-year-old patient with chronic sinusitis. This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing steroid use as a risk factor for invasive aspergillosis in otherwise immunocompetent individuals.

Recommended Citation

Won, Jisun; Mena, Carolina Severiche; Glowacki, Joseph; and Patel, Dimple (2023) "Rhino-Cerebral Aspergillosis in An Immunocompetent Patient," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 13: Iss. 5, Article 13.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1221
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol13/iss5/13