Isolated sphenoid fungal sinusitis – a case report

Czech version

Authors: M. Debnárová ¹; J. Mičaník ²; M. Masárová ^1,3; M. Plášek ^1,3; P. Matoušek ^1,3; Pavel Komínek ^1,3
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika otorinolaryngologie a chirurgie hlavy a krku, FN Ostrava ¹; Radiodia gnostický ústav, FN Ostrava ²; Katedra kraniofaciálních oborů, LF OU v Ostravě ³
Published in: Otorinolaryngol Foniatr, 71, 2022, No. 3, pp. 169-171.
Category: Case Reports
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/ccorl2022169

Overview

Isolated sphenoid fungal sinusitis is a relatively rare disease with non-specific symptoms. The most common symptom is headache and the typical symptoms of sinusitis may be completely absent. A CT examination with specific radiological signs plays an important role in the diagnostic process but the definitive diagnosis is determined by a histological examination. Due to the location of the sphenoid sinus, in some cases, the delayed diagnosis may cause serious consequences. The article presents a case report of a patient with isolated mycotic inflammation of the sphenoid sinus. The aim of the article is to point out the non-specific symptoms of the disease and the typical radiological signs that can help us in the diagnostics.

Keywords:

headache – sphenoid sinus – mycotic inflammation

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