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Invasive Fungal Sinusitis with Ophthalmological Complications: Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Authors :
Coutel M
Duprez T
Huart C
Wacheul E
Boschi A
Source :
Neuro-ophthalmology (Aeolus Press) [Neuroophthalmology] 2020 Jul 21; Vol. 45 (3), pp. 193-204. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 21 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Invasive fungal sinusitis can lead to dramatic complications in immunocompromised patients and requires prompt diagnosis. Here we report three cases with ophthalmological complications secondary to invasive fungal sinusitis in immunocompromised patients. From an ophthalmological point of view, these cases illustrate different clinical presentations, evolutions, complications, treatments, prognoses, and highlight different pathophysiological mechanisms. Diagnoses were delayed in all cases. In none of the cases did patients recover better vision than counting fingers at 24 months follow up, and two patients died. This case series highlights key points useful for quickly recognising this highly morbid infection in immunocompromised patients.<br /> (© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0165-8107
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neuro-ophthalmology (Aeolus Press)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34194126
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01658107.2020.1779315