Aspergillosis of the Maxillary Sinus: Review and Case Report

A case of non-invasive aspergillosis affecting the maxillary sinus is presented. Reference is made to its possible aetiology (spores introduced to the antrum at the time of a root canal overfilling with a zinc oxide paste). A review is presented and the management of the case is described.

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases 2004, Vol.36 (10), p.758-761
Main Authors: Martins, Wilson Denis, Ribeiro Rosa, Edvaldo Antônio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Aspergillosis - diagnosis
Aspergillosis - therapy
Aspergillus fumigatus - isolation & purification
Biological and medical sciences
Combined Modality Therapy - methods
Debridement - methods
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Human mycoses
Humans
Infectious diseases
Maxillary Sinusitis - diagnosis
Maxillary Sinusitis - therapy
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous mycoses
Mycoses
Risk Assessment
Root Canal Therapy - adverse effects
Root Canal Therapy - methods
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A case of non-invasive aspergillosis affecting the maxillary sinus is presented. Reference is made to its possible aetiology (spores introduced to the antrum at the time of a root canal overfilling with a zinc oxide paste). A review is presented and the management of the case is described.
ISSN:0036-5548
1651-1980
DOI:10.1080/00365540410021036a