A Case of Visual Loss Caused by Invasive Fungal Sinusitis of the Onodi Cell
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2020.00458
- Author:
Tae Woo GIM
1
;
Seok Chan YOO
;
Seok Yoon LEE
;
Jong In JEONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2021;64(4):273-276
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Invasive fungal sinusitis is common in immunodeficiency patients and can spread into the orbit or intracranial cavity. The Onodi cell, which is one of the anatomical variations of the ethmoid sinus, refers to the space that has been pneumatized superolateral to the sphenoid sinus. We experienced a case of invasive fungal sinusitis that caused vision loss by invading the Onodi cells. Endoscopic sinus surgery and antifungal treatment successfully recovered the patient’s vision and we herein report on the case with a review of the literature.
