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Computed tomography of rhinocerebral mucormycosis

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Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection which is frequently fatal. Survival depends on early diagnosis and immediate aggressive treatment. Previously described radiological changes have been non-specific. The CT features of two cases are described. Non-enhancement of the superior ophthalmic vein and ophthalmic artery appears to be a C sign specific to this disease.

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Kilpatrick, C., Tress, B. & King, J. Computed tomography of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. Neuroradiology 26, 71–73 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00328210

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