Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2016

RARE CASE OF SINO NASAL CANDIDIASIS

Sanooj S, Nagaraj Bt

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 Invasive fungal sinusitis is usually caused by mucormycosis and aspergillosis in uncontrolled diabetic and immuno compromised individuals. However invasive candidal infection in nose and paranasal sinus is relative rare. Reporting a case of invasive sino nasal candidiasis in an elderly diabetic patient with history of foul smelling nasal discharge and nasal obstruction since 6 months. Patient was evaluated clinically and necessary investigations done.CT scan of Paranasal sinuses showed opacity in the floor of left maxillary sinus and concha bullosa in right nasal cavity. KOH(potassium hydroxide) mount showed fungal elements. He was treated by caldwell luc surgery and conservative management.

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Sanooj S, Nagaraj BT RARE CASE OF SINO NASAL CANDIDIASIS Indian Journal of Applied Research,Volume : 6 | Issue : 10 | October 2016

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