Maxillary fungus ball in a diabetic patient. An odontogenic origin.
Ann Ital Chir
; 92020 Jul 24.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Fungus ball (FB) represents a granulomatous mass due to a fungal colonization which may disseminate and potentially lead to a systemic infection. Maxillary fungus ball is considered to be a complication of dental treatment and, according to relevant literature, it often stems from improper endodontic therapies. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The authors report the case of a 69-year-old caucasian woman with nasal respiratory distress and frequent sinusitis symptoms. According to clinical and radiological evidence, FESS surgery was planned, thus validating FB diagnostic hypothesis.CONCLUSIONS:
Fungal infection should always be considered in patients with sinusitis and previous root canal theraphy. Misdiagnosis can lead to severe complications. Surgical removal seems to be effective and resolutive. KEY WORDS Endoscopic surgery, Fungus Ball, Maxillary sinusitiss.
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Assunto principal:
Aspergillus flavus
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Sinusite
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Complicações do Diabetes
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Seio Maxilar
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article