The many faces of fungal disease of the paranasal sinuses: CT and MRI findings

Mahmud Mossa-Basha, A. Turan Ilica, Fernando Maluf, Ömer Karakoç, Izlem Izbudak, Nafi Aygün

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Abstract

The prevalence of fungal rhinosinusitis has increased worldwide over the last two decades. Fungal rhinosinusitis includes a wide variety of infections, from relatively innocent to rapidly fatal processes. Fungal infection may be one of the most challenging forms of sinonasal pathology to manage, especially the invasive forms, which have high mortality rates. Therefore, it is essential to correctly diagnose and classify fungal disease of paranasal sinuses in order to accurately predict prognosis and implement effective therapy. This essay describes the different manifestations of fungal sinusitis on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging to optimize differentiation, and includes correlation with the pathologic classifications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)195-200
Number of pages6
JournalDiagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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