Table 3 Treatment of sinus aspergilloma and impact on TNFα antagonist therapy
Case | Systemic antifungal treatment | Surgical treatment | Impact on TNFα antagonist therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | -- | Aspergilloma removal after meatotomy in January 2005 | Temporary discontinuation |
2 | -- | May 2007 | Treatment stopped before surgery |
3 | -- | August 2005, September 2006 | Temporary discontinuation |
4 | -- | Aspergilloma removal by endoscopy in June 2007 | Treatment stopped before surgery |
5 | -- | Aspergilloma removal after meatotomy in January 2005 | TNFα antagonist therapy considered contraindicated because of the aspergilloma |
6 | -- | Aspergilloma removal after meatotomy in August 2006, December 2006, September 2007 | TNFα antagonist therapy delayed for 18 months |