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

31109807

DOI

10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.05.012

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