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2022 Nov 14


Rhinology

Identifying a sphenoid sinus fungus ball using a nomogram model.

Authors

Fan YH, Wu PW, Huang YL, Lee CC, Lee TJ, Huang CC, Chang PH, Huang CC
Rhinology. 2022 Nov 14.
PMID: 36375133.

Abstract

Sphenoid sinus fungus ball (SSFB) is a rare entity and usually presents with non-specific symptoms. SSFB could potentially lead to serious orbital and intracranial complications. Computed tomography (CT) scan is usually the first imaging test of the diagnostic workup in patients with specific clinical symptoms. This study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics and CT features between SSFB and unilateral (non-fungus ball) chronic sphenoid rhinosinusitis (USRS) and help differentiate between these two most common inflammatory diseases of the sphenoid sinus.