Invasive nasal and paranasal aspergillosis
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https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.183Keywords:
Aspergillosis, rhinosinusal, complicationsAbstract
Rhinosinusal aspergillosis is a rare clinical entity. However, particularly in immunocompromised patients, can present itself as a severe invasive form and can be potentially fatal. The identification of this pathology and its associated complications is not always easy. The disclosure of the different presentations helps the diagnosis.
The authors present the case of a patient with a fulminate invasive form of rhinosinusal aspergillosis, which highlights diagnostic difficulties and relevant therapeutic aspects.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment may prevent the high mortality associated with this condition. Orbital and intracranial complications are the most frequent and should be promptly identified and treated. The combination of medical and surgical treatment is a good therapeutic option.
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