Invasive aspergillosis of paranasal sinuses: findings from the Sudan

ABSTRACT

The Sudan is endemic for Aspergillus species, especially Aspergillus flavus. They commonly invade the paranasal sinuses, but massive invasion of the brain in immunocompetent patients is rare. To describe the clinical presentation and MRI findings in immunocompetent patients with massive paranasal aspergillosis with extensive invasion of the brain. Four patients, who are negative for HIV and other immunocompromizing disorders were studied in this article. Two females 55 and 25 year old, 2 males 29 and 62 year old were described. All cases showed extensive invasion of the paranasal sinuses and the adjacent structures. Invasive paranasal Aspergillosis can affect immunocompetent patients and the commonest organism is Aspergillus flavus