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[Mucormycosis in paranasal sinuses].

S Volkenstein¹, C Unkel, A Neumann

¹St. Elisabeth-Hospital, Klinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde,Kopf- und Halschirurgie der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bleichstrasse 15, 44787, Bochum. stefan.volkenstein@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

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Summary

This study highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating paranasal sinus mucormycosis in immunocompromised patients. Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical intervention are crucial for survival in these life-threatening fungal infections.

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Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Mycology

Background:

Mucormycosis of the paranasal sinuses is a severe fungal infection.
Immunocompromised individuals face increased susceptibility.
Orbital complications indicate advanced disease progression.

Observation:

Three immunocompromised patients with paranasal sinus mucormycosis and orbital complications were treated.
Patients presented with symptoms indicative of invasive fungal sinusitis.
The condition has a high mortality rate (35-70%).

Findings:

Early and definitive diagnosis is critical for effective management.
Radical surgical therapy is essential to reduce the fungal burden.
Diagnostic modalities including imaging, histology, microbiology, and molecular biology present challenges.
Postoperative treatment options include amphotericin B, liposomal amphotericin B, and posaconazole.

Implications:

Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention significantly impact patient outcomes.
Multidisciplinary approaches are necessary for managing complex cases.
Further research into improved diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies is warranted.