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An Unusual Cause of Isolated Sphenoid Sinusitis

Robert F. Thompson, MD; Robert B. Bode, MD; Judith C. Rhodes, PhD; Jack L. Gluckman, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1988;114(5):567-569.

Abstract
• Isolated fungal sphenoid sinusitis is an unusual head and neck infection. We describe the first reported case (to our knowledge) of Paecilomyces variotii sphenoid sinusitis. In addition, it represents one of the few reported cases of isolated fungal sphenoid sinusitis. Diagnosis and management of this condition are described. Aggressive surgical management is advocated when fungal sphenoid sinusitis is suspected.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1988;114:567-569)

Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery (Drs Thompson and Gluckman), Medicine (Dr Bode), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Dr Rhodes), University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 8, 1988.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Bethesda Ave, M. L. No. 528, Cincinnati, OH 45267 (Dr Gluckman).

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