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Aspergillus iris granuloma in a young male: a case report with review of literature.

Authors :
Agarwal M
Biswas J
Mathur U
Sijwali MS
Singh AK
Source :
Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2007 Jan-Feb; Vol. 55 (1), pp. 73-4.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Endogenous aspergillosis is a rare occurrence. Endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis is a rare but devastating infection usually associated with disseminated aspergillosis or with intravenous drug abuse. We report a case of an isolated Aspergillus iris granuloma in a young immunocompetent male patient with review of the literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0301-4738
Volume :
55
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17189896
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.29504