1.
Can J Ophthalmol
; 44(3): e17-8, 2009 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19506589
Subject(s)
Brain Stem Neoplasms/secondary , Cavernous Sinus , Eye Neoplasms/pathology , Eyebrows , Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage/secondary , Optic Nerve/pathology , Vascular Neoplasms/secondary , Aged , Biopsy , Brain Stem Neoplasms/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Eye Neoplasms/surgery , Female , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage/surgery , Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Vascular Neoplasms/diagnosis
2.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
; 24(1): 79-81, 2008.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18209660
ABSTRACT
Aspergillus niger infection of an exenterated orbit is a very rare occurrence. Treatment includes extensive surgical debridement with socket lavage with 0.6% hydrogen peroxide, oral itraconazole, and local amphotericin B. We describe a case of A. niger infection in an exenterated orbit, unresponsive to local amphotericin B, that was successfully treated with weekly boric acid irrigation. We conclude that local and conservative therapy with 2.5% boric acid solution in 70% ethanol is a useful option in the management of these cases.