Fungi are ubiquitous in nature but have low virulence and cause disease usually when the host defenses are compromised. @entity364 of the central nervous system are rare and are usually seen in immunocompromised @entity1 . However, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of @entity13155 in immunocompetent individuals. Intracranial @entity364 are rare space-occupying lesions. Among these, @entity738 is the most common. Craniocerebral involvement by @entity2381 usually occurs via the hematogenous route or through contiguous spread from the paranasal sinuses. Predominant symptoms associated with cranial @entity364 include @entity10 , @entity391 , proptosis, and @entity227 . Common signs include @entity1829 , @entity129 , @entity1269 , and meningismus. We present a case of invasive @entity738 in an immunocompetent individual, who presented with a palpable mass in the buccal mucosa following removal of an impacted mandibular third molar but with no other characteristic signs and symptoms of invasive @entity364 . To our knowledge, there is no documentation of @entity2381 presenting as a @entity4 . @entity4 should be viewed with a high degree of suspicion and investigated thoroughly at the earliest.

Invasive aspergillosis presenting as XXXX in an immunocompetent individual.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity129 :: ('MESH:D003389', 'Disease') :: ['cranial neuropathy'] @entity227 :: ('MESH:D014786', 'Disease') :: ['visual disturbances'] @entity738 :: ('MESH:D006099', 'Disease') :: ['Aspergillus granuloma'] @entity1269 :: ('MESH:D010291', 'Disease') :: ['hemiparesis'] @entity4 :: ('MESH:D004487', 'Disease') :: ['swelling in the buccal mucosa', 'Unexplained swellings in the buccal mucosa'] @entity391 :: ('MESH:D014839', 'Disease') :: ['vomiting'] @entity2381 :: ('MESH:D001228', 'Disease') :: ['aspergillosis'] @entity364 :: ('MESH:D009181', 'Disease') :: ['Fungal infections', 'fungal granulomas', 'fungal granuloma'] @entity1829 :: ('MESH:D010211', 'Disease') :: ['papilledema'] @entity10 :: ('MESH:D006261', 'Disease') :: ['headache'] @entity13155 :: ('MESH:D020314', 'Disease') :: ['central nervous system fungal infections']
@entity4 :: (MESH:D004487,Disease) :: ['swelling of the buccal mucosa']
