Allergic fungal sinusitis secondary to Acremonium species causing unilateral visual loss

Abstract

A wide range of fungi have been associated with Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS) or Eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis ( EFRS) as it is known in some institutions. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of aggressive, invasive AFS due to Acremonium species occurring in an immunocompetent patient and leading to unilateral visual loss. Literature on AFS is reviewed.

Key words: Eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis, Allergic fungal sinusitis, Acremonium species, visual loss.