Nasal septal perforation caused by invasive fungal sinusitis

Chang Gung Med J. 2002 Nov;25(11):769-73.

Abstract

Nasal septal perforation presents a distinct challenge to otorhinolaryngologists, and is a problem for patients. Although it has a variety of causes, previous septal surgery is the most common reason. We present a 57-year-old woman who had recurrent chronic sinusitis. A left nasal mass was noted and excised via endoscopic sinus surgery. Invasive aspergillosis sinusitis was proven both grossly and histopathologically, and a nasal septal perforation was also noted during the operation. Although there has been only a single other case presented by Siberry in 1997, we postulate that perforation of the nasal septum as with the case described herein is a rare complication of invasive fungal sinusitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aspergillosis / complications*
  • Aspergillosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nasal Septum*
  • Nose Diseases / etiology*
  • Sinusitis / complications*
  • Sinusitis / pathology