Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a complex heterogeneous disease with different phenotypes
and endotypes. Recent advances in our understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms of …

Fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) comprises a spectrum of disease processes that vary in clinical
presentation, histologic appearances, and biological significance. FRS can be acute or …

Endonasal endoscopic sinus surgery is the standard procedure for surgery of most
paranasal sinus diseases. Appropriate frame conditions provided, the respective procedures …

Background Sinonasal fungus ball (FB) is a type of noninvasive fungal rhinosinusitis
affecting immunocompetent hosts. FB, previously considered rare, has been reported with …

Fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS), once considered a rare disease, has seen a steep rise in
incidence in recent times. This global rise in the burden of fungal disease is a consequence …

Background Human exposure to fungal elements is inevitable, with normal respiration
routinely depositing fungal hyphae within the nose and paranasal sinuses. Fungal species …

Sinus fungus ball is defined as noninvasive chronic fungal rhinosinusitis occurring in
immunocompetent patients with regional characteristics. The clinical and imaging …

The interaction between fungi and the sinonasal tract results in a range of clinical
presentations with a broad spectrum of clinical severity. The most commonly accepted …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of this unique form
of rhinosinusitis. Methods: Ninety-one patients with sinus fungus balls were evaluated for …

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 …