Aspergillosis of the nose and paranasal sinuses. 1982

J L Romett, and R K Newman

Aspergillosis is becoming an increasingly recognized pathogen in the sinonasal tract. The courses of two patients, one seemingly healthy and one with a terminal malignancy, are reviewed. These patients illustrate the clinical course, difficulties in diagnosis, and management of patients with aspergillosis of the sinonasal tract. Aspergillus is a common endogenous contaminant of the upper respiratory tract; however, bacterial sinusitis may trigger its growth and proliferation. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common species implicated in paranasal sinus disease in the United States. The maxillary antrum is the most commonly involved site in the paranasal sinuses. Originally, aspergillosis was described in healthy patients, but it has become increasingly recognized in the immunocompromised and the chronically debilitated. Paranasal sinus Aspergillus infections are classified as non-invasive and fulminant. The treatment is primarily surgical. Antifungal chemotherapeutic agents are used in the treatment of central nervous system involvement and in the fulminant form of the disease.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007945 Leukemia, Lymphoid Leukemia associated with HYPERPLASIA of the lymphoid tissues and increased numbers of circulating malignant LYMPHOCYTES and lymphoblasts. Leukemia, Lymphocytic,Lymphocytic Leukemia,Lymphoid Leukemia,Leukemias, Lymphocytic,Leukemias, Lymphoid,Lymphocytic Leukemias,Lymphoid Leukemias
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009668 Nose Diseases Disorders of the nose, general or unspecified. Nasal Diseases,Nasal Disorders,Disease, Nasal,Disease, Nose,Diseases, Nasal,Diseases, Nose,Disorder, Nasal,Disorders, Nasal,Nasal Disease,Nasal Disorder,Nose Disease
D010254 Paranasal Sinus Diseases Diseases affecting or involving the PARANASAL SINUSES and generally manifesting as inflammation, abscesses, cysts, or tumors. Disease, Paranasal Sinus,Diseases, Paranasal Sinus,Paranasal Sinus Disease,Sinus Disease, Paranasal,Sinus Diseases, Paranasal
D003646 Debridement The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed) Debridements
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001228 Aspergillosis Infections with fungi of the genus ASPERGILLUS. Aspergillus Infection,Aspergilloses,Aspergillus Infections,Infection, Aspergillus,Infections, Aspergillus

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