Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine (Jan 2012)

Aspergillus niger Infection of an Orbital Exenteration Socket Can Be Treated with Oral Itraconazole

  • Wing Lung Alvin So,
  • Thomas G. Hardy

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/763651
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2012

Abstract

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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.