Title of article :
Maxillary sinus aspergillosis: a case report of the timely failure to treatment
Author/Authors :
Beyki ، Asma - Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Zardast ، Mahmud - Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Nasrollahi ، Zahra - Qom University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Invasive aspergillosis of the paranasal sinuses is a rare and often misdiagnosed disease. This study reported a case of maxillary aspergillosis with a complete headache and eye pain after tooth extraction with a large abscess in the relative jaw. Tenderness in the right temporal, lower jaw numbness and right eye proptosis was found. Histopathological examination was the suggestion of maxillary sinusitis with a fungal ball of aspergillus.
Keywords :
Aspergillosis , Maxillary sinusitis , Fungal ball
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Microbiology