Malignant Aspergillus flavus Otitis Externa with Jugular Thrombosis

Abstract

We report a case of malignant otitis externa with jugular vein thrombosis caused by Aspergillus flavus. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an unusual ink smudge pattern deep in a cervical abscess. The pattern was consistent with mycetoma and may be important for diagnosing these life-threatening infections.

Keywords

• Aspergillus flavus
• jugular thrombosis
• magnetic resonance imaging
• malignant otitis externa
• skull base osteomyelitis
• fungal infection