Mastoidectomy and trans-corneal viral transmission.

The incidence of chronic middle ear disease is falling in Britain, and in adults, is currently approximately 2.6% (inactive) and 1.5% (active).

Rhinoorbital mucormycosis secondary to Rhizopus oryzae: a case report and literature review.

Mucormycosis is a form of fulminant invasive fungal infection of the sinonasal tract that often extends to the orbit, brain, palate, and skin. It is caused by members of the order Mucorales, and it is considered to be the most fatal fungal infection known to man because it is rapidly disseminated by the blood vessels. It is most commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, hematologic malignancies, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and immunosuppressive therapy.

Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis: a report of 8 cases.

Eight patients presented with clinical manifestations such as polyps and mucin were reported to have allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFS). Histopathologic sections from tissue samples containing mucin from the paranasal sinuses obtained by endoscopic operation showed scattered hyphal elements within the allergic mucin but no tissue invasion. Associated fungi were 4 cases of Aspergillus flavus; a case each of Aspergillus niger and Bipolaris hawaiiensis, mixed colonization with B.

Allergic Aspergillus flavus rhinosinusitis: a case report from Qatar.

Fungal involvement in rhinosinusitis is classified into four major forms: allergic, mycetoma, chronic invasive (indolent) and acute invasive (fulminant). It can become life threatening if not diagnosed and treated properly. The preliminary diagnosis is usually made by nasal endoscopy and computed tomography (CT) imaging, but tissue biopsy and culture are of vital importance in confirming the disease and in planning treatment.