Journal article
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis: A Review with Four Illustrated Cases
American journal of rhinology, v 8(1), pp 13-18
Jan 1994
Abstract
Although paranasal fungal sinusitis is rare, an increased number of Aspergillus and non-Aspergillus related cases of allergic fungal sinusitis have been described since its first report in 1983. The histopathologic findings necessary for a definitive diagnosis rest upon the detection of scattered fungal elements in a matrix of allergic mucin. The clinical spectrum and treatment of allergic fungal sinusitis are detailed within four illustrated case reports. Sinus surgery, followed by meticulous post-surgical care by an allergy and otolaryngology team using oral corticosteroids, and followed by maintenance intranasal steroids and nasal airway irrigations in conjunction with allergy immunotherapy, has resulted in excellent clinical outcomes.
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Details
- Title
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis: A Review with Four Illustrated Cases
- Creators
- Marc F. Goldstein - Hahnemann University HospitalEliot H. Dunsky - Hahnemann University HospitalDonald J. Dvorin - Hahnemann University HospitalRaymond W. Lesser - Hahnemann University Hospital
- Publication Details
- American journal of rhinology, v 8(1), pp 13-18
- Number of pages
- 6
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Medicine (Graduate); Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery); General Internal Medicine
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0028230299
- Other Identifier
- 991021930439804721