Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Prevalence and Spectrum in Singapore.
fungal rhino sinusitis
prevalence
singapore
spectrum
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
08 Apr 2020
08 Apr 2020
Historique:
entrez:
14
5
2020
pubmed:
14
5
2020
medline:
14
5
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Background Fungal involvement of the paranasal sinuses has been described more than two centuries ago. In the current article, it is referred to as fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) which is a general term that is used to describe a spectrum of pathologically, immunologically, and clinically different disease entities affecting the paranasal sinuses where fungus is thought to be the major potential etiology. Objective To determine the incidence and spectrum of FRS in Singapore and to compare our findings with international figures through literature review. Methods A retrospective review of the clinical charts, radiological and laboratory results, and operative reports of all patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery at an ENT department of a tertiary referral hospital in Singapore over five-year period. Results Out of 533 functional endoscopic sinus surgeries performed during the period of the study for management of chronic rhinosinusitis, 44 (8.4%) were found to fit the criteria for diagnosis of FRS. Twenty (45.5%) were eosinophilic FRS and 24 (54.5%) were fungal balls. Invasive FRS has not been encountered. Clinical presentation, investigations, and management of both groups of patients are discussed. Conclusion Fungal rhinosinusitis is not uncommon in Singapore. Fungal ball and eosinophilic mucin fungal rhinosinusitis are among the most common forms encountered in this part of the world.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32399321
doi: 10.7759/cureus.7587
pmc: PMC7212715
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e7587Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020, Alshaikh et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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