Perineural spread of rhinocerebral mucormycosis.
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چکیده
An unusual pathway of local spread of rhinocerebral mucormycosis is presented with MR and pathologic correlation. Perineural extension, proved with pathology, followed the trigeminal nerve to the pons. Enhancement of the nerve was seen on MR.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 17 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996