Primary orbital aspergilloma of the exenterated orbit in an immunocompromized patient.

Naik, M N; Vemuganti, G K; Honavar, S G

Primary orbital aspergilloma of the exenterated orbit in an immunocompromized patient.

Date

2006-07-17

Authors

Naik, M N

Vemuganti, G K

Honavar, S G

Abstract

Aspergilloma is a fungal ball that usually forms in a preformed stationary cavity, mostly in lung and paranasal sinuses. We report a rare case of primary orbital Aspergilloma following exenteration for an invasive ocular surface squamous neoplasia, clinically mimicking a recurrence of the tumor. The fungal ball showed the presence of conidiophores with a globular head and a complete row of uni and biserrate phialides, suggestive of Aspergillus flavus species. The exposure to air in the orbit, possibly promoted the formation of conidiophores, which are normally seen when the organism is located in air cavities.

Citation

Naik MN, Vemuganti GK, Honavar SG. Primary orbital aspergilloma of the exenterated orbit in an immunocompromized patient. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2006 Jul; 24(3): 233-4