Trichosporon inkin, an unusual agent of fungal sinusitis: A report from south India.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2012 Apr-June; 30(2): 229-232
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The aetiology of fungal sinusitis is diverse and changing. Aspergillus species has been the most common cause for fungal sinusitis, especially in dry and hot regions like India. Trichosporon species as a cause for fungal sinusitis has been very rarely reported the world over. Here, we report a rare case of allergic fungal sinusitis caused by Trichosporon inkin in a 28-year-old immunocompetent woman. Bilateral nasal obstruction, nasal discharge and loss of smell were her presenting complaints. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy showed bilateral multiple polyps. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed and many polyps were removed. Based on mycological and histopathological studies, the pathogen was identified as T. inkin.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Polyps
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Sinusitis
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Trichosporon
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Female
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Humans
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Adult
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Endoscopy
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Trichosporonosis
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Histocytochemistry
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Hypersensitivity
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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