International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 123-127, June 2006

Resolution of invasive fungal sinusitis in two pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

University of California San Francisco, Department of Otolaryngology, 400 Parnassus Ave. Suite A730, San Francisco, 94143 CA, United States

Received 4 January 2006; received in revised form 10 February 2006; accepted 10 February 2006.

Summary 

Two cases of invasive fungal sinusitis are presented which occurred in immunocompromised pediatric patients and were successfully resolved. The management of these cases can provide important recommendations in regards to identification and interventions, both medical and surgical, as well as the timing of treatment.

Keywords: Mucormycosis, Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Immunocompromised, Invasive fungal sinusitis

 

PII: S1871-4048(06)00034-7

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2006.02.002

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 123-127, June 2006

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