[The case of extensive fungal sinusitis in a 72 years old man].
The case of extensive, invasive fungal sinusitis in 72 years old man was presented in this paper. The surgical treatment was performed in this patient--rightsided maxillectomy with orbitotomy. Results of histological and mycological examinations of postoperative material shoved evidence of Aspergillus Fumigatus. The additional pharmacotherapy with Amphotericin B and Orungal was attached. Despite of such aggressive treatment patient died 9 months after the last operation.
Mrówka-Kata
Katarzyna
K
Katedra i Kliniczny Oddział Laryngologii Sl. AM w Zabrzu.
Trybalska
Grazyna
G
Namysłowski
Grzegorz
G
Nowińska
Ewa
E
Orecka
Bogusława
B
D000368:Aged; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D000666:Amphotericin B