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Chronic Invasive Fungal Sinusitis Due To Scedosporium Apiospermum Causing Orbital Apex Syndrome, Dallin N. Christensen, Christie Barnes, Matthew Miller
Chronic Invasive Fungal Sinusitis Due To Scedosporium Apiospermum Causing Orbital Apex Syndrome, Dallin N. Christensen, Christie Barnes, Matthew Miller
Graduate Medical Education Research Journal
Abstract
Introduction:
Chronic invasive fungal sinusitis (CIFS) is defined as fungal invasion of the sinonasal submucosa for greater than 12 weeks. Common causes are dematiaceous molds followed by Aspergillus species, but can rarely be caused by other pathogens
Case:
A 71-year-old immunocompetent male presented with orbital apex syndrome found to be due to chronic invasive fungal sinusitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum. After surgical debridement and appropriate systemic antifungal therapy, he made a near full recovery.
Discussion:
Scedosporium apiospermum is an emerging pathogen and a rare cause of chronic invasive fungal sinusitis. The diagnostic and treatment dilemmas involved with …