Herpes simplex virus of the nose masquerading as invasive fungal sinusitis: A pediatric case series
Publication Date
2019
Journal Title
Am J Otolaryngol
Abstract
© 2019 Elsevier Inc. The management of invasive fungal sinusitis differs greatly from the management of herpes simplex virus (HSV) of the nose in immunocompromised patients. However, the diagnosis may be uncertain and a delay in treatment can lead to mortality. Here we describe the successful medical management of a series of immunocompromised pediatric patients with HSV lesions of the nose with the initial concern for invasive fungal sinusitis. The diagnosis of HSV herpes was supported by positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of the nasal lesion. To our knowledge, these are the first cases described in the pediatric literature, emphasizing the need to include this entity on the differential.
Volume Number
40
Issue Number
4
Pages
609 - 611
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
General Pediatrics
Additional Departments
Otolaryngology
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.05.012