Title: Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Sinusitis--a Report of 19 Cases
Abstract: Objective: To improve the diagnosis and treatment of fungal sinusitis. Methods:Clinical data of 19 patients with fungal sinusitis were reviewed retrospectively. Results: Of 19 patients, the infected sites were all in unilateral nasal sinus. 12 cases presentiod in maxillary sinus, 2 cases presented in ethmoid sinus, 1 case presented in sphenoid sinus, 3 cases involved over two nasal sinuses, and 1 case involved over three nasal sinuses. CT scan showed 15 cases (78.9%) had a calcified area inside in nasal sinus, 5 cases had bone destructive. 3 cases recurrence occurred as followed within 2 years after operation. Conclusion:Fungal sinusitis usually occurred in unilateral nasal sinus, especially in maxillary sinus. CT has very important value for its diagnosis. Surgical management is effective in the treatment of fungal sinusitis.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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