Brachial plexus mucormycosis secondary to perineurial spread: Literature review and case report of a rare mode of infectious spread

ConclusionMucormycosis is a rare, but well recognized fungal infection typically spreading by direct tissue invasion or hematogenously after angioinvasion. Few case reports highlight perineurial Mucor spreading and none detail dissemination along peripheral nerves as seen here. In light of the high morbidity and mortality of these infections, the importance of timely diagnosis and thorough imaging investigations including MR neurography is emphasized.

Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery - February 22, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research