Paranasal Sinuses Fungal Balls in Children

JOURNAL TITLE: An International Journal Clinical Rhinology

Author
1. Sunita Agarwal
ISSN
0974-4630
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1059
Volume
3
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of ENT, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Article keywords
    Paranasal sinuses, Mycetoma, Aspergillosis, Fungal sinusitis, FESS, CT

    Abstract

    Objective

    Rare cases of fungal balls of paranasal sinuses in children. No case has been reported in young children so far. However, allergic aspergillosis has been reported in young children.

    Method

    A case report of 2 cases of fungal balls of paranasal sinuses in children and review of the current literature concerning fungal balls of paranasal sinuses in children are presented.

    Result

    2 cases of fungal balls in paranasal sinuses were diagnosed in children of 9 and 10 years respectively. Both of them presented with nasal obstruction and eye signs provisional diagnosis was based on CT scan findings. FESS was done and fungal balls were subjected to histopathological examination to rule out invasive fungal sinusitis, fungal staining and culture were done which confirmed the diagnosis of Aspergillosis.

    Conclusion

    To our knowledge this is the first case report of fungal balls in PNS in children in otolaryngology literature. Both the patients were males with age of 9 and 10 years respectively.

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