We report cases of Chronic Invasive Fungal Sinusitis (CIFS) in patients considered as immunocompetent at tertiary care center (King Faisal Specialist Hospital), to analyze their clinical, biological, radiological features, and management. A retrospective chart review of CIFS in immunocompetent patients. The inclusion criteria as the following: immunocompetent patients of any age with histopathological findings of CIFS. Immunocompromised patients, acute Invasive Fungal Sinusitis (IFS), non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, and no positive histological findings were excluded. Seventeen (17) patients were included. The species isolated included: Aspergillus (most frequent) & Mucor. Surgical treatment approaches were described. Complications reported include CSF leak, blindness, recurrence, and death. Early diagnosis and management of CIFS improve clinical outcomes.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2020.608342 | DOI Listing |
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