Frozen‐Section Biopsy Analysis for Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis

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Authors

Murtaza T. Ghadiali · University of Miami

Nathan A. Deckard · University of Miami

Uzma Farooq · Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Frank C. Astor · Jackson Memorial Hospital

P.D. Robinson · Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Roy R. Casiano · University of Miami

Abstract

Frozen-section biopsy is a useful tool for rapid and effective diagnosis in patients with suspected AIFRS. A positive frozen-section result is highly predictive of invasive disease and merits prompt surgical intervention.

Topics & Keywords

Sinusitis and nasal conditions Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 136, Issue 5, pp. 714-719

DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2007.01.002

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