Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: Update in adults and pediatric patients
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Keywords
Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, antifungal agents, paranasal sinu¬ses, immunocompromised host, rhinitis, debridement
Abstract
Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFS) is a rare disease characterized by fun- gal infiltration of the submucosa and blood vessels of the nasal y paranasal cavities. It affects almost exclusively patients with different degrees of immunosuppression, with underlying pathologies such as diabetes mellitus and hematological malignancies. AIFS has a high mortality rate, but it can be significantly reduced if the diagnosis and treatment are carried out early in the course of disease. This article aims to present an updated literature review regarding clinical presentation, microbiology, risk factors, diagnostic methods, treatment and prognosis of AIFS, both in adults and children.
