[Clinical observation of allergic fungal sinusitis].

OBJECTIVE

To study the diagnosis and treatment of allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS).

METHOD

Eight cases of AFS were analysed. The cardinal symptom is the symptom of allergic rhinitis and bone erosion of sinus. All cases were treated with the endoscopic sinus surgery, steroids and topical antifungal therapy.

RESULT

In follow-up of 13 months to 40 months, no recurrence occured with 6 cases, recurrence with 2 cases then were given the same treatment again and are in follow-up now.

CONCLUSION

The cardinal symptom of AFS is the symptom of allergic rhinitis and bone erosion of sinus. The comprehensive treatment with the endoscopic sinus surgery, steroids and topical antifungal therapy is needed. AFS is easily recurrent. The long-term follow-up is very important.