Fungous Sinusitis and CT of Diagnosis
- VernacularTitle:真菌性副鼻窦炎的临床与CT诊断
- Author:
Lu-ning, WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2001;21(2):173-174，189
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the clinical symptoms and CT findings of fungus sinusitis in order to evaluate CT diagnosis. Methods To analyze retrospectively the collected data of 12 patients who underwent operations for fungos sinusitis which was proved pathologically. Results The main clinical feature of fungos sinusitis was bloody supperative rhinorrhea in all cases. In the CT scans, we found the density of the involved sinus cavities rised inhomogeneities in all patients. CT scans also showed spot-like calcification in 7 cases, bony proliferation in 5 cases and bony absorption in 2 cases. The operation revealed a lot of filthy or inflammatory polypoid substances in the involved sinus cavities in all patients. Pathological examination demonstrated clusters of fungus in the filthy substances. Conclusion The diagnosis of fungus sinusitis mainly derived from clinical symptoms and radiological examinations. The final diagnosis depended on pathology. It is of great value for reference that CT scans can show the anatomical structures of the sinuses and help to diagnose fungus sinusitis.
