Ryutarou Ukisu MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Yusuke Inoue MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Takuro Yamane, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Asami Otsuka, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Rie Shimada, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

 Head and neck aspergillosis occurs in both invasive and noninvasive forms, and the former is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunosuppressed patients. Diagnosis of aspergillosis is often complicated by the varied clinical presentation, however, the delay of prompt diagnosis can be life-threatening.  The purpose of this exhibit is; 1) to know the typical and atypical manifestations of aspergillosis on CT/MR imaging; 2) to recognize radiologic-pathologic correlation in aspergillosis.  By being familiar with this entity, the radiologist can contribute to early recognition that facilitates timely treatment of these potentially life-threatening disorders.  

Introduction Etiology, Pathology, treatment and prognosis based on clinical classification Case presentation with /without complications A. Paranasal sinus 1) Mycetoma 2) Acute invasive aspergillosis  i) bilateral IC occlusion, ii) pseudoaneurysm and iii) others 3) Chronic invasive aspergillosis  i) blindness, ii) cerebral mycetoma mimicking brain neoplasm 4) Granulomatous invasive aspergillosis B. Temporal bone 1) Aspergillus otomastoiditis with dural sinus thrombosis 2) Malignant external otitis with brain abscess C. Neck 1) Deep neck space infections Summary      

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Ukisu, R, Inoue, Y, Yamane, T, Otsuka, A, Shimada, R, CT and MR Imaging of Aspergillosis in the Head and Neck: Typical and Atypical Manifestations.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007723.html