The different clinical presentations of pediatric allergic fungal sinusitis.

In this paper, we aim to study the different clinical presentations of pediatric allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and to review the experience in the diagnosis & management of AFS in children at King Fahad Specialist Hospital. This study is a retrospective case series of pediatric patients diagnosed and managed as AFS at a tertiary referral hospital in Saudi Arabia. The clinical presentation of pediatric AFS varies widely and includes unilateral, unilateral with proptosis, bilateral, alternating, isolated sphenoid and extensive with intracranial & intraorbital involvements.

Prevalence of bleeding symptoms among young adults in Saudi Arabia, a national survey.

Prevalence of bleeding disorders vary due to several factors including geographical location. Mild bleeding disorders can lead to iron deficiency, morbidity, and in severe cases mortality. Quantification of haemorrhagic symptoms is a key component in management of bleeding disorders and a challenging task for clinicians.

The endonasal endoscopic management of pediatric lateral frontal mucocele.

Objectives: The aim of this report is to show the usefulness of endoscopic sinus surgery in management of lateral frontal mucocele in pediatric patient.

Case Presentation: A 14 years old girl presented with right frontal bone depression and headache. CT and MRI showed lateral mucocele occupying the right frontal sinus.

Prevalence of Coagulation Factors Deficiency among Young Adults in Saudi Arabia: A National Survey.

 Inherited bleeding disorders vary in prevalence due to genetic disparity and ethnicity. Little is known about the prevalence of coagulation factor deficiency and bleeding disorders in middle-eastern population.  Young Saudi adults with at least one positive bleeding symptom reported in semi-structured validated condensed MCMDM-1vWD questionnaire were tested for complete blood count, routine and special coagulation tests, serum ferritin level, and capillary zone electrophoresis.

Pediatric allergic fungal rhinosinusitis with extensive intracranial extension - Case report and literature review.

Introduction: Over the last two decades, allergic fungal sinusitis (AFRS) has become increasingly common. It's defined as a noninvasive, benign inflammatory fungal disease of the sinuses which develops in young adults and adolescents. Patients often complain of symptoms like nasal obstruction, congestion, purulent or clear rhinorrhea, anosmia, and headache.