Fungal Sinonasal Polyposis Causing Unilateral Proptosis
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Proptosis or exophthamous is abnormal protrusion of the eyeball. Proptosis may be unilateral or bilateral. It is caused by various lesions like idiopathic inflammatory pseudotumor, benign or malignant orbital tumors, orbital myositis and graves ophthalmopathy Case Report: We present a rare case of unilateral proptosis due to fungal sinonasal polyposis. He has history of nasal block and features of sinusistis for the past 2 years and was on irregular treatment. He had developed proptosis of the left eye and was referred for CT scan of the orbits which revealed pan fungal sinonasal polyposis of the left side paranasal sinuses with erosion of the floor of the orbit and extending into the left orbit. Conclusion: Although fungal sinonasal polyposis is a rare cause of proptosis it should be considered in the differential diagnosis for proptosis. Use of CT scan, with or without administration of intravenous contrast, will help in differentiating the various etiology causing proptosis and helps in identifying the etiology so that appropriate treatment can be started.
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Selvakumar Subbaraman, Senthilkumar Selvaraj
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