Nasal septal perforation caused by invasive fungal sinusitis

Nasal septal perforation presents a distinct challenge to otorhinolaryngologists, and is a problem for patients. Although it has a variety of causes, previous septal surgery is the most common reason. We present a 57-year-old woman who had recurrent chronic sinusitis. A left nasal mass was noted and excised via endoscopic sinus surgery. Invasive aspergillosis sinusitis was proven both grossly and histopathologically, and a nasal septal perforation was also noted during the operation. Although there has been only a single other case presented by Siberry in 1997, we postulate that perforation of the nasal septum as with the case described herein is a rare complication of invasive fungal sinusitis.