Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Insights from a Cohort on Mortality and Surgical Outcomes
Abstract
Background
Acute
invasive
fungal
rhinosinusitis
(AIFRS)
is
a
rapidly
progressive
and
aggressive
infection,
primarily
affecting
immunocompromised
patients.
This
study
aims
to
characterize
the
clinical
microbiological
findings
assess
treatment
outcomes
in
cases
with
AIFRS.
Methods
A
retrospective
observational
was
conducted
between
January
2013
July
2024.
Patients
were
included
based
on
histopathological
confirmation
of
infection
evidence
Data
demographics,
comorbidities,
symptoms,
imaging,
microbiology,
treatment,
collected.
Results
Twelve
patients
included,
mean
age
52.3
(±
13.5)
years
predominance
females
(9/12).
Diabetes
mellitus
hematologic
malignancies
most
common
comorbidities
(5
each).
The
frequent
pathogens
Aspergillus
spp.
(6
cases)
Mucorales
cases).
sphenoid
ethmoid
sinuses
commonly
affected
(10
Orbital
invasion
cavernous
sinus
involvement
observed
9
4
cases,
respectively.
Three
underwent
orbital
exenteration
survived.
Two
patients,
distinct
underlying
etiologies
pathogens,
treated
concomitantly
hyperbaric
oxygen
therapy,
no
reported
fatalities.
overall
mortality
rate
58.3%,
41.7%
directly
attributed
Conclusions
AIFRS
associated
high
mortality,
particularly
Establishing
standardized
surgical
criteria
essential
for
improving
involving
orbit.
Additionally,
therapy
selected
different
or
may
contribute
improved
survival.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Language: Английский