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Allergic Fungal Otomastoiditis: A Case Report
Hiroshi Sakaida1, Kazuhiko Takeuchi1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, JPN.
Cureus
|September 20, 2023
Summary
Allergic fungal otomastoiditis is an extremely rare middle ear infection. Diagnosis requires thorough examination, and treatment involves surgery and corticosteroids, though complete remission remains challenging.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Mycology
- Allergy
Background:
- Allergic fungal otomastoiditis is an exceptionally rare condition affecting the middle ear.
- Only four cases have been previously documented in English literature.
- This case highlights a rare presentation of fungal allergy in the middle ear.
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