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Endoscopic management to different isolated sphenoid fungal pathologies: case series of a tertiary hospital

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Isolated sphenoid sinus disease (ISSD) is a rare condition that accounts for roughly 3% of all sinusitis cases. ISSD is predominantly caused by infectious and inflammation processes, with underlying fungal pathologies. This case series aims to illustrate the endonasal endoscopic management of different isolated sphenoid fungal pathologies. We described four distinct case presentations of ISSD at a tertiary hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. These cases included isolated sphenoid fungal ball, allergic fungal sinusitis, and acute invasive fungal sinusitis. The management of isolated sphenoid fungal pathologies differs depending on the type of the disease necessitating early identification and adequate treatment. The endonasal endoscopic approach is successful with minimal complications and favorable outcomes.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae844

Authors: Maria Alabdulaal, Zahra AlMuhanna, Shaykhah AlNaimi, Abdulrhaman Alkhatib, Ali Almomen

Institutions: King Fahad Specialist Hospital, King Fahd Hospital of the University

Language: English

Topic: Sinusitis and nasal conditions

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050