Mucormycosis associated with carotid cavernous fistula and cavernous carotid mycotic aneurysm

J Fla Med Assoc. 1989 Oct;76(10):863-5.

Abstract

Mucormycosis has not been described previously as a cause of carotid-cavernous sinus fistula or mycotic aneurysm, certainly not coexisting in the same patient. CT and angiographic findings are presented in a patient who had a fistula, mycotic aneurysm, and associated cerebral vasculitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, Infected / complications*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / complications*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / complications*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal
  • Cavernous Sinus*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mucormycosis / complications*