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Nodulisporium: An Extremely Rare Cause of Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The world of rhinology has smelt and dealt with a steadily increasing number of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis cases that were initially mistaken for chronic rhinosinusitis.Although both group of patients present similarly, the allergic fungal counterpart does not respond to conventional medical therapy.We report a case of a young gentleman who combated chronic rhinosinusitis for years before undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery which yielded an extremely rare fungal pathogen, Nodulisporium species, clinching the diagnosis of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis.Operative intervention was key to definitive diagnosis and treatment for this case.We discuss the challenges and methods used in identifying Nodulisporium, the surgical approach, and procedures performed in treating this condition.

Source: Otorhinolaryngology Clinics - An International Journal

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1339

Authors: Boon C Gan, Shasikala Suthersan, Ratna Mohd Tap, Haslinda Md Taha

Institutions: National University of Malaysia, Institute for Medical Research

Language: English

Topic: Sinusitis and nasal conditions

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3135722320

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