Fungal rhinosinusitis and imaging modalities

Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2012 Oct;26(4):419-26. doi: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2012.08.009.

Abstract

This report provides an overview of fungal rhinosinusitis with a particular focus on acute fulminant invasive fungal sinusitis (AFIFS). Imaging modalities and findings that aid in diagnosis and surgical planning are reviewed with a pathophysiologic focus. In addition, the differential diagnosis based on imaging suggestive of AFIFS is considered.

Keywords: Acute fulminant invasive fungal sinusitis; Computed tomography; Fungal rhinosinusitis; Imaging; Magnetic Resonance Imaging.