Candidal sinusitis and diabetic ketoacidosis. A brief report

Arch Intern Med. 1989 Apr;149(4):962-4.

Abstract

A 55-year-old man presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and pansinusitis due to infection with Candida albicans. The infection responded to local drainage procedures, the administration of amphotericin B (2 g), and aggressive medical therapy of the ketoacidosis. Sinusitis due to C albicans is rare but may be more frequently seen in the immunocompromised host. Unlike those infections caused by Mucor or Aspergillus species, sinusitis due to C albicans may respond to local drainage and amphotericin B therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Candidiasis / complications*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / microbiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Sinusitis / complications*
  • Sinusitis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Amphotericin B