Chromoblastomycosis of the maxillary sinus

We describe a rare case of chromoblastomycosis of the maxillary sinus. Biopsy specimens from the sinus have characteristic features under light microscopy. The prognosis after appropriate treatment is good and involved surgical excision for primary-stage infection and chemotherapy with amphotericin...

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Published in:Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 1985-01, Vol.242 (2), p.129-133
Main Authors: YAMAMOTO, H, CASELITZ, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Chromoblastomycosis - pathology
Chromoblastomycosis - surgery
Female
Human mycoses
Humans
Infectious diseases
Maxillary Sinus - pathology
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous mycoses
Mycoses
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - pathology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - surgery
Prognosis
Sinusitis - etiology
Tooth Extraction - adverse effects
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Summary:We describe a rare case of chromoblastomycosis of the maxillary sinus. Biopsy specimens from the sinus have characteristic features under light microscopy. The prognosis after appropriate treatment is good and involved surgical excision for primary-stage infection and chemotherapy with amphotericin B and 5-fluorocytosine for advanced-stage disease. The clinical possibility of severe fungal infection in the head and neck region is discussed.
ISSN:0302-9530
1434-4726
DOI:10.1007/BF00454411