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Increasing diagnostic yield in allergic fungal sinusitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

V. Rupa ,
Mary Jacob  and
Mary S. Matthews
V. Rupa
Affiliation:
Departments of ENT, General Pathology and Microbiology[dagger] , Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India.
Mary Jacob
Affiliation:
Departments of ENT, General Pathology and Microbiology[dagger] , Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India.
Mary S. Matthews
Affiliation:
Departments of ENT, General Pathology and Microbiology[dagger] , Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India.
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Abstract

Diagnosis of allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) in patients who present with rhinosinusitis and polyposis is based upon certain clinical, histopathological and mycological histopathological criteria are the demonstration of fungal hyphae in allergic mucin and absence of tissue invasion in the excised polyps. Previous reports have indicated difficulty in demonstrating fungal hyphae on histological examination in up to 75 per cent of cases. Analysis of a series of 25 patients with AFS, suggested methods to ensure demonstration of fungal hyphae and thus increase diagnostic yield in cases with suspected AFS. criteria. Specific diagnostic

Keywords

Paranasal Sinus DiseasesFungiDiagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 8 , August 2001 , pp. 636 - 638
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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