KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Fungus ball; aspergilloma Definition: Chronic, noninvasive fungal sinus infection Fungal colonization of sinus cavity You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
KEY FACTS Terminology Severe form of chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis Allergic response to fungi characterized by eosinophilic mucin with noninvasive fungal hyphae You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Superficial complications: Osteomyelitis, subgaleal abscess (Pott puffy tumor), septic thrombophlebitis Orbital complications: Preseptal cellulitis/abscess, subperiosteal postseptal abscess (SPA), myositis of extraocular muscles, optic neuritis, septic thrombophlebitis Intracranial complications: Meningitis, epidural abscess, subdural empyema (SDE), cerebritis, brain abscess,…
KEY FACTS Terminology Group of disorders characterized by inflammation of nose & paranasal sinuses ≥ 12 consecutive weeks' duration This broad definition is based on signs and symptoms and does not restrict to specific etiology You’re Reading a Preview Become…
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute inflammatory sinonasal process lasting ≤ 4 weeks Acute bacterial or rhinosinusitis (ARS), viral rhinosinusitis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis (CNPAS): Congenital narrowing of anterior bony nasal passageway You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…
KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital herniation of meninges, CSF ± brain tissue through mesodermal defect in anterior skull/skull base Synonym: Sincipital cephalocele You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Defective embryogenesis of anterior neuropore resulting any mixture of dermoid cyst, epidermoid cyst, &/or sinus tract in frontonasal region You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Developmental mass of dysplastic neurogenic tissue sequestered & isolated from subarachnoid space " Glioma " is misnomer as is nonneoplastic tissue – Better term = nasal glial heterotopia Extranasal glioma (ENG), intranasal glioma (ING) You’re Reading a…
KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital obstruction of posterior nasal apertures You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here