An Extensive Invasive Fungal Sinusitis Case: Management and Review of Literature

Abstract

Invasive fungal sinusitis often occurs in patients with immune deficiency. We can group fungal sinusitis under 4 groups. Invasive forms: 1-Acute (Fulminant) 2-Chronic (Indolent). Non-invasive forms are 3-Mycetoma and 4- Allergic fungal sinusitis..Invasive fungal sinusitis is generally seen in immunocompromised patients. Diabetes mellitus and leukemia are the most common underlying pathologies, respectively. Delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment can be mortal, especially for invasive forms. In this case report, the management of a patient with invasive fungal sinusitis, who was referred to us due to unilateral preseptal edema developing during hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis treatment, is presented in the light of the current literature.