Entomophthoromycosis Presenting as a Nasal Mass.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Apollo Main Hospitals, Tamil Nadu, Room No 25B, Sindoori Block, Ground Floor, 21 Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, 600006 India.

Published: October 2022

Entomophthoromycosis is a rare, invasive fungal infection common in tropics. Potential sources of infection could be contaminated soil, leaf litter, insects and water. High index of suspicion is needed as entomophthoromycosis mimics the common sinonasal disease in its nascent stage. Concurrent medical and surgical management is the most effective treatment.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9702399PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02211-2DOI Listing

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