scholarly journals Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Actinomycosis with a Closed Oroantral Fistula

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Jason E. Cohn ◽  
Mark Lentner ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Matthew Nagorsky
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infection ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Diagnostic Approach ◽  
Dental Extraction ◽  
Facial Injury ◽  
Oroantral Fistula ◽  
Anaerobic Organism ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Extraction Site

Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection due to Actinomyces israelii, a gram-positive, anaerobic organism that normally affects the cervicofacial region. However, facial injury or trauma (i.e., dental procedures) can allow this bacteria to inhabit other regions. There have been rare reports of actinomycosis of the paranasal sinuses. We present a case of a 50-year-old female who originally presented with a suspected oroantral fistula who subsequently was found to have actinomycosis involving her right maxillary sinus. Additionally, the dental extraction site revealed no connection with the maxillary sinus. We discuss the diagnostic approach and management of this patient as it relates to the limited existing literature.

scholarly journals A nearly missed foreign body in frontal sinus: case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Nurul Alya Binti Azwan ◽  
Ram Kumar Sharma Shanmugam ◽  
Kong Yin Teng
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Frontal Sinus ◽  
Road Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Dental Procedures

<p class="abstract">Foreign body in paranasal sinus is rare. Very few cases have been reported of lodgement of foreign body in paranasal sinuses. Garces and Norris reported that 70% of these foreign bodies usually appeared after maxillofacial traumas and 30% appeared during or after dental procedures of maxilla. Foreign bodies are less common in the frontal sinus as compared to maxillary sinus. This is a case of foreign body in frontal sinus in an eighteen-year-old gentleman after a road traffic accident.</p>

scholarly journals Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis Associated with an Unusual Foreign Body: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunus Feyyat Şahin ◽  
Togay Muderris ◽  
Sami Bercin ◽  
Ergun Sevil ◽  
Muzaffer Kırıs
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Maxillary Sinusitis ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Oroantral Fistula ◽  
Unusual Foreign Body ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis ◽  
Left Maxillary Sinus

Foreign bodies in maxillary sinuses are unusual clinical conditions, and they can cause chronic sinusitis by mucosal irritation. Most cases of foreign bodies in maxillary sinus are related to iatrogenic dental manipulation and only a few cases with non-dental origin are reported. Oroantral fistulas secondary to dental procedures are the most common way of insertion. Treatment is surgical removal of the foreign body either endoscopically or with a combined approach, with Caldwell-Luc procedure if endoscopic approach is inadequate for visualisation. In this case, we present a 24-year-old male patient with unilateral chronic maxillary sinusitis due to a wooden toothpick in left maxillary sinus. The patient had a history of upper second premolar tooth extraction. CT scan revealed sinus opacification with presence of a foreign body in left maxillary sinus extending from the floor of the sinus to the orbital base. The foreign body, a wooden toothpick, was removed with Caldwell-Luc procedure since it was impossible to remove the toothpick endoscopically. There was no obvious oroantral fistula in the time of surgery, but the position of the toothpick made us to think that it was inserted through a previously healed fistula, willingly or accidentally.

scholarly journals Case analysis and systematic review of aspergilloma

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 1490
Author(s):  
Georgia Benitha J. ◽  
Prathiba Ramani ◽  
Reshma Poothakulath Krishnan ◽  
Gheena S. ◽  
Abhilasha R.
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Fungal Pathogens ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Full Text Review ◽  
Predisposing Conditions

<p class="abstract">Among various fungal pathogens, <em>Aspergillus fumigatus</em> is the most prevalent human pathogen reported to cause human disease such as aspergilloma or aspergillosis. Aspergillomas are commonly seen in a poorly drained and avascular cavitary space which evokes an inflammatory reaction. Most commonly involving paranasal sinuses especially maxillary sinus. For the past 2 decades incidence of aspergillosis has increased substantially. The main objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the cases reported to be aspergilloma of maxillary sinus and to determine the percentage of cases involving aspergilloma of maxillary sinus in healthy individuals. After the final full text review, 16 articles were included in this systematic review. Data were extracted from the full text articles and reviewed and extracted content. About 83% had a history of dental procedures, with 42% of those being due to infection from previous extraction sockets and 41% due to RCT. About 43% of the patients in this study were immunocompromised, while 56% were healthy and had no known predisposing conditions. The aspergillus fungal infections affecting the paranasal sinuses are common which can affect apparently healthy as well as immunocompromised individuals. Aspergilloma is the most common fungal infection involving maxillary sinus with iatrogenic dentogenic factors being the most predominant factor for the initiation and progression of aspergillus fungal infection. About 43% of the patients in this review were immunocompromised patients whereas 56% of the patients were healthy without any known predisposing conditions. The progression and prognosis of these diseases depends on the location and immunologic status of the patient. So, it is very important for the dentists to be more cautious while performing any dental procedures so as not to initiate any iatrogenic infections.</p>

Aspergillosis of the maxillary sinus associated with dental implant

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong-Baek Jang ◽  
Sung-Tak Lee ◽  
So-Young Choi ◽  
Tae-Geon Kwon ◽  
Jin-Wook Kim
Keyword(s):  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Dental Implant ◽  
Fungal Disease ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Oroantral Fistula ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Osteomeatal Complex

Aspergillosis is a fungal disease caused by fungus aspergillus ; this disease frequently involves the lungs and occasionally the maxillary sinus. Aspergillosis in the maxillary sinus usually has the characteristics of a non-invasive form. It has been suggested that spores of aspergillus can be inhaled to the maxillary sinus via the osteomeatal complex or via through an oroantral fistula after dental procedures such as an extraction. However, maxillary aspergillosis related to implant installation has rarely been reported. This report regards unusual cases of maxillary aspergillosis associated with dental implant therapies in healthy patients. The cases were successfully treated with the surgical removal of the infected or necrotic tissues.

scholarly journals Nonresolving Osteomyelitis of the Maxilla and Maxillary Sinus after Long-term Use of Oral Bisphosphonates

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilana Kaplan ◽  
Zoe Nicolaou-Ioannou
Keyword(s):  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Panoramic Radiograph ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Oroantral Fistula ◽  
Extraction Site ◽  
Left Posterior ◽  
Posterior Maxilla

Abstract Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a complication of Bisphosphonate (BP), medications used for treatment of osteoporosis, multiple myeloma and cancer bone metastasis. Manifestations of BRONJ include bone necrosis, exposure to the oral cavity, inflammation suppuration and pain with nonspecific radiographic changes. Case history A 64-year-old woman had been treated with oral BP since 1991 for arthritic pain and osteoporosis. There were no other medical problems, no other medications used, she did not smoke nor drink alcohol. In 2005, the left maxillary molars had been extracted. The extraction site failed to heal, but she continued to use BP. Eighteen months later she presented with swelling and pain, suppuration and an area of 2 x 1 cm of exposed necrotic bone in the left posterior maxilla and oroantral fistula (OAF). Panoramic radiograph showed partial opacification of the maxillary sinus, unhealed extraction site, and sclerosis of adjacent maxillary alveolus. Histopathological analysis diagnosed osteomyelitis associated with actinomycosis, consistent with BRONJ. Treatment BP was discontinued, followed by 7 months of PO antibiotics and iodoform gauze packs. The wound seemed to be completely closed but within 2 months signs and symptoms and OAF recurred. Treatment continued with antibiotics daily rinses and weekly irrigation with Chlorhexidine 2%, and several repeated sequesterctomies, however, the patient still had pain. A course of 30 hyperbaric oxygen treatment was administered. Three years from onset symptoms improved, and sequstered bone is no longer visible. However, the OAF is still present, requiring irrigations, and the radiographs still present bony abnormality. An unusually severe BRONJ of 3 years duration associated with 15 years oral BP use is presented.

Angiosarcoma of the maxillary sinus

2000 ◽  
Vol 114 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
George A. Velegrakis ◽  
John G. Panayiotides ◽  
Charalambos E. Skoulakis ◽  
Chariton E. Papadakis ◽  
Dimitrios G. Papadakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Cells ◽  
External Irradiation ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Neck Area ◽  
Medial Maxillectomy

Angiosarcomas are rapidly growing malignant neoplasms arising from the vascular endothelial cells. Most common sites are the extremities and the retroperitoneal space, with only four per cent of angiosarcomas arising in the head and neck area, whilst the paranasal sinuses are one of the rarest locations. We report the case of a maxillary sinus angiosarcoma in a 72-year-old male patient. The first biopsy was inconclusive, whereas the second revealed an angiosarcoma. Medial maxillectomy was performed with subsequent external irradiation.

scholarly journals Maxillary sinus aspergillosis: A case report of the timely failure to treatment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Beyki ◽  
Mahmud Zardast ◽  
Zahra Nasrollahi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Invasive Aspergillosis ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Maxillary Sinusitis ◽  
Eye Pain ◽  
Lower Jaw ◽  
The Right

Invasive aspergillosis of the paranasal sinuses is a rare and often misdiagnosed disease. This study reported a case of max- illary 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.

scholarly journals Morphofunctional State of the Maxillary Sinus Mucosa in Patients After Endoscopic Infundibulotomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Djuraev Jamolbek Abdukakharovich ◽  
◽  
Makhsitaliev Mukhammadbobur Ibrokhimovich, Ibrokhimovich ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Mucous Membrane ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Fundamental Factor ◽  
Sinus Mucosa ◽  
Morphological State

The work carried out made it possible to substantiate the need to apply a method for studying the frequency of beating of cilia of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis when choosing treatment tactics in an ENT hospital. Analysis of the study of data on the functional and morphological state of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and maxillary sinus allows us to judge the severity of the pathological process before surgery, which is the fundamental factor in the algorithm for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Prevalence of Maxillary Sinuses Abnormalities through Spiral Computed Tomography (CT)

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 126-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Drumond ◽  
Bruna Allegro ◽  
Neil Novo ◽  
Sérgio de Miranda ◽  
Wilson Sendyk
Keyword(s):  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Chronic Sinusitis ◽  
Bone Lesions ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Oroantral Fistula ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Odontogenic Sinusitis ◽  
Maxillary Sinuses

Introduction Maxillary sinus disease is common and numerous disorders can affect this anatomical area. Abnormalities can be classified as: non-neoplastic, neoplastic benign, and neoplastic malignant. Objective Evaluate through CT the prevalence of diseases in maxillary sinuses, using the Radiology Department's database of a hospital in São Paulo city. Methods The sample consisted of 762 facial CT scans that we divided into three groups: Group A (12–19 years old); Group B (20–49 years old); Group C (above 50 years old); and male or female. We considered the following pathological processes: I - Mucoperiosteal Thickening; II - Chronic Sinusitis; III - Chronic Odontogenic Sinusitis; IV - Rhinosinusitis; V - Polypoid Lesions; VI - Bone Lesions; VII - Neoplasms; VIII - Antrolith; IX - Foreign Bodies; X - Oroantral Fistula. Results Our study found that 305 exams (40.02%) were normal and 457 exams (59.97%) were abnormal. We found the following disease frequencies: focal mucoperiosteal thickening (21.25%); polypoid lesions (10.76%); chronic sinusitis (7.48%); chronic odontogenic sinusitis (2.29%); neoplasms (2.03%); rhinosinusitis (1.77%); bone lesions, foreign bodies and oroantral fistula in 0.65%; 0.13% and 0.06% respectively. There was no significant difference between male and female, and Groups A, B, or C when relating the frequencies of abnormalities found. There was no significant difference between male and female and the age group for the side of the altered maxillary sinus. Conclusion We observed a high prevalence of sinus maxillary diseases. Mucoperiosteal thickening; acute, chronic, and odontogenic sinusitis; polypoid lesions and neoplasms have high prevalence in maxillary sinuses. Thus, facial CT exam was effective for the evaluation of diseases in maxillary sinuses.

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