Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Humans most frequently develop fungal infections in their lungs, whether or not those infections spread through the bloodstream to other organs. On the other hand, localised fungal infection, which is more common than previously believed, may develop in the upper respiratory tract. Only dermatophytes may spread from one host to another and the majority of dangerous fungal species for humans cause opportunistic illness. A total of 80 patients with clinical characteristics indicative of fungal infection of the nose and paranasal sinuses were examined using a standard pro forma and performed the following investigation techniques when indicated. As preliminary investigations, hemograms, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes, serum protein, blood grouping and other tests were performed to examine the overall health state and rule out any underlying illnesses. All patients had relevant X‐rays of the nose and paranasal sinuses obtained and those who were tentatively diagnosed with fungal granulomas had CT scanning of the nose, paranasal sinuses and brain with contrast enhancement investigations. They were all of Indian descent. In this research, there were more females than males. Females made up 61.4 percent of the total number of cases in this research. The majority of cases were between the ages of 35 and 45. Our series of 80 patients was histopathologically proved to be allergic Aspergillus sinusitis in almost all of them. CT was shown to be quite useful for preoperative assessment and intra operative guiding. Fungal sinusitis was associated with nasal polyposis.
How to cite this article:
Narendra Singh Waldia. A Study on Determination of the Fungal Diseases of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2013.192.196
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2013.192.196