Isolated invasive fungal sphenoid sinusitis-induced extensive bone erosion and severe meningoencephalitis: diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.

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Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
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Title
Isolated invasive fungal sphenoid sinusitis-induced extensive bone erosion and severe meningoencephalitis: diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.
Journal
BMJ case reports
Author(s)
Hallak B., Teiga P., Hedjoudje A., Alvarez V.
ISSN
1757-790X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1757-790X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
21/04/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
16
Number
4
Language
english
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Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Invasive fungal sinusitis (IFS) is more common in immunosuppressed patients but can also occur in immunocompetent hosts. While the non-invasive type of fungal sinusitis has usually a good prognosis, IFS is a potentially lethal condition.We report the case of a woman in her 60s presenting an isolated fungal infection by Aspergillus fumigatus of the right sphenoid sinus, causing extensive bone erosion of its walls and complicated by severe meningoencephalitis. She was healthy without any immunosuppressive conditions. Methods of diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, follow-up and outcomes are documented.Early-stage diagnosis of sphenoid sinus pathologies is often delayed because patients are usually asymptomatic. IFS of the sphenoid is more aggressive than other paranasal sinus and carries significant mortality. Early diagnosis and aggressive and multidisciplinary treatment are crucial to reduce sequels and improve patient's survival.
Keywords
Female, Humans, Sphenoid Sinusitis/diagnosis, Sphenoid Sinusitis/diagnostic imaging, Sinusitis/diagnosis, Sinusitis/diagnostic imaging, Mycoses/diagnosis, Paranasal Sinuses/pathology, Sphenoid Sinus/diagnostic imaging, Sphenoid Sinus/pathology, Invasive Fungal Infections, Ear, nose and throat, Epilepsy and seizures, Infections, Neurology (drugs and medicines), Surgery
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