[Pseudo-tumoral aspergillus rhinosinusitis: About two cases]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Chir Orale. 2015 Dec;116(6):372-5. doi: 10.1016/j.revsto.2015.10.005. Epub 2015 Nov 17.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Pseudo-tumoral fongal rhinosinusitis is a rare and benign illness due to saprophyte germ, Aspergillus flavus.

Observation: We reported two cases of invasive pseudo-tumoral fongal rhinosinusitis. CT scan helped with diagnosis and allowed for extension assessment. Complete surgical excision was done through external approach. Bacteriological examination evidenced the germ.

Discussion: Pseudo-tumoral invasive fongal rhinosinusitis remains a potentially serious pathology because of its local aggressiveness and its multiple extensions.

Keywords: Aspergillus; Sinusite; Sinusitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis / complications*
  • Aspergillosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Aspergillosis / surgery
  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification
  • Exophthalmos / diagnostic imaging
  • Exophthalmos / microbiology
  • Exophthalmos / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Orbital Pseudotumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Orbital Pseudotumor / microbiology*
  • Orbital Pseudotumor / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Rhinitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Rhinitis / microbiology*
  • Rhinitis / surgery
  • Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Sinusitis / microbiology*
  • Sinusitis / surgery