The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - June 1997 - Volume 111, Issue 06  

Clinical Records

Aspergillus mastoiditis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

P. D. Yatesa1 c1, T. Upilea1, P. R. Axona1 and J. de Carpentiera2

a1 Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.

a2 Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.

Abstract

We present the case history of a patient who was severely immunocompromised due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and who subsequently developed acute mastoiditis due to Aspergillus fumigatus. Fungal otomastoiditis is a rarely reported complication of HIV infection. A high index of suspicion is required in these patients to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

(Accepted March 26 1997)

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c1 Address for correspondence: Mr P. D. Yates, 220 Belmont Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 7AZ.

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