Invasive Sino-orbital Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Host selecting a Surgical Approach: Changing Trend

Abstract

ABSTRACT Invasive aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host is a rare clinical entity. The purpose of this article is to create awareness of existence of invasive sino-orbital aspergillosis in an immunocompetent, young, otherwise healthy host and its management with emphasizing the importance of balancing open surgical approach with endoscopic approach in order to achieve the optimum clearance of disease. A 48 years old female patient presented with 6 months history of nontender swelling over the left maxilla, 5 months history of left-sided nasal blockage and 2 months history of left orbital proptosis. How to cite this article Kulkarni AS, Karnik P, Nataraj U. Invasive Sino-orbital Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Host selecting a Surgical Approach: Changing Trend. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2013;6(2):100-105.