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Invasive aspergillosis of the paranasal sinuses: a medical emergency

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Hesham A. Saleh  and
Michael W. M. Beidger
Hesham A. Saleh*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Michael W. M. Beidger
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: H. A. Saleh, Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY.
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Abstract

A rare case of invasive aspergillosis of the paranasal sinuses in a previously healthy individual is presented. The disease caused severe complications and proved fatal. Classification, aetiology and presentation of sinus aspergillosis are discussed. Early diagnosis and management is stressed to avoid the high incidence of morbidity and mortality.

Keywords

AspergillosisParanasal sinuses
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 12 , December 1997 , pp. 1168 - 1170
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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