Endoscopic endonasal resection of a Drechslera hawaiiensis sphenoid fungal ball.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fungal infections should always be considered in difficult-to-treat paranasal sinus conditions. Sphenoid fungal balls are characterized by the presence of dense fungal masses in the sinus cavity without invasion of surrounding tissues. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate terminology and management and also highlights the involvement of rare pathogens such as Drechslera hawaiiensis. Diagnosis is typically based on imaging studies and intraoperative findings. Accurate identification of the pathogen is crucial. Fungal infections of the paranasal sinuses, including fungus balls, can present challenges in diagnosis and treatment. D. hawaiiensis, although infrequent, can cause potential life-threatening infections.

Case description

We present a

SUBMITTER: Lara-Olivas JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559376 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature