Headache induced by isolated sphenoid fungal sinusitis: sinus headache?
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Isolated sphenoid fungal sinusitis and coexisting intrasellar mass lesion presenting with headache as the sole symptom
A case of isolated sphenoid fungal sinusitis in an elderly diabetic patient is described. A coexisting mass lesion located in the sellar region was detected incidentally. Coincidence of these two entities represents a potential surgical disaster which may result in direct intracranial spread of fungal infection.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Headache and Pain
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1129-2369,1129-2377
DOI: 10.1007/s10194-009-0153-z