Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2014 Jul;57(7):477-480. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.7.477.

A Case of Chronic Invasive Fungal Sinusitis after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

• Lee IW
• Yoon BW
• Hong SL
• Cho KS

• KMID: 2277918
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.7.477

Abstract

Chronic invasive fungal sinusitis is a relatively rare disease that can span from months to years in its clinical course and is described to be more common in immunocompetent patients. Most cases of chronic invasive fungal sinusitis are due to the Aspergillus species and have been treated with a combination of surgery and antifungal agents. However, the incidence is increasing with frequent use of antibiotics, cytotoxic drugs, and systemic corticosteroids. We report a case of chronic invasive fungal sinusitis with orbital complication in the patient who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis. Although chronic invasive fungal sinusitis is relatively rare, it is important for otolaryngologists to be aware of its diagnosis and treatment.

Keyword

Aspergillosis; Endoscopy; Fungi; Postoperative complications; Sinusitis

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antifungal Agents
Aspergillosis
Aspergillus
Diagnosis
Endoscopy
Fungi
Humans
Incidence
Orbit
Postoperative Complications
Rare Diseases
Sinusitis*
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antifungal Agents