Sola civil doctors save 12-year-old girl after rare fungal infection spreads to eyes, brain

In a rare and critical medical case, doctors at Sola Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad successfully performed a complex surgery to remove a severe fungal infection that had spread to the eyes and part of the brain of a 12-year-old girl.​

The minor was admitted to the hospital with complaints of reduced vision, continuous watery discharge from the eyes, and persistent cold-like symptoms. Following a detailed examination using a microscope and CT scan, doctors found that the fungal infection had extensively spread through her nose, sinuses and eyes, and had reached certain portions of the brain.

​According to hospital authorities, the fungal growth had formed a thick, clay like substance that was formed a thick clay like substance that was sticking to the affected areas. If left untreated, the condition could have led to serious complications, including permanent vision loss and life-threatening brain involvement.

The surgery was performed using an advanced endoscopic (telescope) technique. Doctors carried out the procedure internally through the nose without making any external incisions. The fungus was carefully removed from the sinuses, eyes, and affected brain areas, and medication was applied to prevent recurrence.

Dr Naina Bhalodia, head of the ENT department at the hospital, explained that such a fungal infection can cause symptoms like chronic cold, decreased vision, watery eyes, double vision, and wart-like growth inside the nose. She advised that if a patient experiences eye or brain-related symptoms along with a persistent cold, immediate consultation with an ENT specialist is necessary.

Following the successful surgery, the girl’s vision has shown significant improvement, and her condition is now stable, doctors confirmed.