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KMID : 0390220120230020270
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2012 Volume.23 No. 2 p.270 ~ p.273
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A Case of Locally Invasive Fungal Sinusitis Resulting in Optic Nerve Damage
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Lee Jung-Hoon
Park Chan-Hwi
Cho Kyu-Sup
Roh Hwan-Jung
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Abstract
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Fungal sinusitis is relatively common disease and rarely develops complications. However, in immunocompromised patients, it tends to invade surrounding tissues and cause orbital complications. Recently, we treated a patient with locally invasive fungal sinusitis resulting in optic nerve damage. Here, we report this case with a review of the relevant literature.
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KEYWORD
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Sinusitis, Fungus, Ethmoid sinus, Optic nerve, Antifungal agents
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