Orguc S.Yücetürk A.V.Demir M.A.Goktan C.2024-07-222024-07-22200509675868http://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/19697We report a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis associated with an abscess in the lateral aspect of the pons associated with perineural spread of disease via the trigeminal nerve. Contrast enhanced MRI was useful in depicting the extent of the disease and suggesting perineural spread. A pathological diagnosis of mucormycosis was established by means of rhino-orbital punch biopsy. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.EnglishAdultBrain DiseasesDiabetes ComplicationsHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMucormycosisTrigeminal Nerveamphotericin Bceftriaxonemetronidazolerecombinant human insulinabscessadultarticlecase reportclinical featurecontrast enhancementdebridementdiabetes mellitusdisease associationdisease coursedisease severityface painhumanhuman tissuehyperglycemiamalemucormycosisnuclear magnetic resonance imagingperineuriumponspriority journalpunch biopsytrigeminal nerveArticle10.1016/j.jocn.2004.07.015