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

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.

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Frontal Recess Mucocele Associated with Osteoma: Case Report

Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis ◽

10.2478/v10283-012-0028-0 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 199-203

Author(s):

Aleksandar Perić ◽

Milan Erdoglija ◽

Nenad Mladenović ◽

Biserka Vukomanović Đurđević

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Case Report ◽

Paranasal Sinus ◽

Paranasal Sinuses ◽

Cystic Lesion ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Primary Condition ◽

Frontal Recess ◽

Bony Lesion ◽

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SUMMARY The paranasal sinus mucocele is an epithelized cystic lesion containing fluid and is characterized by non-neoplastic expansion of the paranasal sinus due to its capacity to erode the overlying bone. Etiology of these lesions is still under debate. In this report, we described a case of a patient with frontal recess mucocele, associated with contralateral frontal recess osteoma. A 55-year-old man was admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of our hospital with the complaints of a headache affecting the fronto-ethmoidal region, left-sided nasal obstruction, and postnasal discharge. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses showed a dense bony lesion in the left and a cystic hypodense mass in the right-sided frontal recess. The patient was treated surgically, with a combined endoscopicexternal approach, bilaterally. Histopathological examination showed that the wall of the cyst was mucocele, and the bony formation was osteoma. The frontal recess osteoma is regarded as the primary condition. Thus, better ventilation and drainage of the frontal sinus were reestablished.

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Rhino-maxillary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent patient. Case report.

International Journal of Medical and Surgical Sciences ◽

10.32457/ijmss.2019.017 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 50-54

Author(s):

Sergio Moya ◽

Mily Yañez ◽

Cristóbal Palma

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Antifungal Therapy ◽

Maxillary Sinusitis ◽

Poor Response ◽

Immunocompetent Patient ◽

Nasal Discharge ◽

Tissue Destruction ◽

Non Invasive ◽

The Right

Introduction: Aspergillosis is the second most frequent opportunistic fungal infection of the paranasal sinuses. It primarily affects the maxillary sinus and occurs mainly in immunocompromised individuals. Infection is caused by inhalation of spores or by an oro-sinusal communication. Aspergillosis is classified into an invasive and non-invasive form or Aspergilloma, which usually affects immunocompetent patients. Violaceous lesions, ulcers, necrosis and tissue destruction can be manifested clinically. Patients may experience pain, paresthesias, increases in the volume of purulent or bloody nasal discharge and congestion. Case report: A 62-year-old female patient, immunocompetent, with a condition evolving for about six years. Condition began after a dental extraction, and consisted of absence of scarring and recurrent episodes of symptomatology suggestive of maxillary sinusitis with poor response to antibiotics. The patient was referred to the maxillofacial care unit, presenting an increase of volume in the right genial region, pain and paraesthesia of infraorbital region. The CT scan showed the presence of a radiopaque foreign body in the right maxillary sinus. A surgical procedure was carried out using the Caldwell-Luc technique and biopsy; the case was diagnosed with Aspergillosis. The patient was treated without antifungal therapy because she had a good immune status. Conclusion: Aspergilloma is the most common form of Aspergillosis in immunocompetent individuals. It is usually diagnosed late, as its clinical picture is similar to bacterial sinusitis. In most cases, patients respond well to surgical treatment, and systemic antifungal therapy is not necessary.

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Conservative technique for the removal of implants displaced into maxillary sinus

RSBO ◽

10.21726/rsbo.v17i1.357 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 69-75

Author(s):

Andreia Moleta ◽

Luise Machado Brasil ◽

Edmar Rafael de Oliveira ◽

Suyany Gabriely Weiss ◽

Driele Gontarz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Maxillary Sinusitis ◽

Case Reports ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Surgical Removal ◽

Left Maxillary Sinus ◽

The Right

Displaced dental implants into the maxillary sinus are relatively rare. Treatment consists of implant surgical removal. Objective: To present two case reports of the removal of implants displaced into maxillary sinus by a conservative technique. Case report: Report 1: A 44-year-old female sought for treatment complaining about headaches and recurrent sinusitis. In the anamnesis she reported she had been undergone placement of nine maxillary implants, fifteen years ago, with total loss of those elements. At the imaging exams it was possible to observe two displaced implants into the bilateral maxillary sinus, besides radiopaque image on the left maxillary sinus, compatible with maxillary sinusitis. Based on this data, the proposed treatment plan was the removal of the displaced implants through Caldwell Luc approach and sinusotomy in the left side, under general anesthesia. The patient has a follow-up of 6 months without complaints. Report 2: A 42-year-old male was referred to the Surgery and Maxillofacial Traumatology Department for implant removal from the right maxillary sinus. Patient underwent implant installation in the area around 9 months ago. In the computarized tomography it was possible to diagnose the implant migration into the right maxillary sinus. the proposed treatment plan was the removal of the displaced implant via Caldwell Luc Access by repositioning the bony window and sinusotomy. Results: Patient has been with no complaints at 30 days after surgery. Conclusion: The technique has been shown to be effective in treating the condition.

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Popliteal artery thrombosis secondary to a tibial osteochondroma

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000101 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 251-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gruber-Szydlo ◽

Poreba ◽

Belowska-Bien ◽

Derkacz ◽

Badowski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Magnetic Resonance Angiography ◽

Popliteal Artery ◽

Doppler Ultrasonography ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Previous History ◽

Plain Radiography ◽

Artery Thrombosis ◽

History Of ◽

The Right

Popliteal artery thrombosis may present as a complication of an osteochondroma located in the vicinity of the knee joint. This is a case report of a 26-year-old man with symptoms of the right lower extremity ischaemia without a previous history of vascular disease or trauma. Plain radiography, magnetic resonance angiography and Doppler ultrasonography documented the presence of an osteochondrous structure of the proximal tibial metaphysis, which displaced and compressed the popliteal artery, causing its occlusion due to intraluminal thrombosis..The patient was operated and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondroma.

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INVASIVE ASPERGILLOSIS INVOLVING MULTIPLE PARANASAL SINUSES – A CASE REPORT

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology ◽

10.1016/s0255-0857(21)02595-0 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 195-197

Author(s):

S Agarwal ◽

A Kanga ◽

V Sharma ◽

DR Sharma ◽

ML Sharma

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Invasive Aspergillosis ◽

Paranasal Sinuses

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the right maxillary sinus associated with penicilliosis: a case report.

Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.5794/jjoms.44.58 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 58-60

Author(s):

Fujio ATSUTA ◽

Jiro KATO ◽

Hidetaka YOKOE ◽

Tsuneo MIYA ◽

Hideki TANZAWA ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽

Case Report ◽

Cell Carcinoma ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Squamous Cell ◽

The Right

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Case Report: retained gutta-percha as a cause for persistent maxillary sinusitis and pain

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.3791.2 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 81 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Benjamin L. Hodnett ◽

Berrylin Ferguson

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Chronic Sinusitis ◽

Maxillary Sinusitis ◽

Gutta Percha ◽

Sources Of Infection ◽

Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis

Dental sources of infection can produce acute and chronic maxillary sinusitis. In some cases, the source of the infection may be related to the presence of endodontic materials in the oral cavity. In this article, we report a case of retained gutta-percha in the maxillary sinus resulting in chronic sinusitis.

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Paratesticular Liposarcoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Urology ◽

10.1155/2013/806289 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Haider Alyousef ◽

Elsawi M. Osman ◽

Mohamed A. Gomha

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Local Excision ◽

Wide Local Excision ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Well Differentiated ◽

The Right ◽

Paratesticular Liposarcoma ◽

Paratesticular Mass ◽

Negative Imaging

Introduction. Liposarcoma is a rare pathological entity. By far it is the most common histological subtype of genitourinary sarcomas in adults. Approximately two hundred cases were reported in the literature. We are hereby presenting a case with a typical clinical scenario of paratesticular liposarcoma.Case report. A 75-year-old gentleman presented with a painless right hemiscrotal swelling that was progressively increasing in size over the last 6 years. Testicular tumour markers were negative. Imaging showed a heterogenous mass with fat component. Subsequently he underwent wide local excision that included the paratesticular mass along with the right testicle and all right inguinal canal contents up to the deep inguinal ring with the sparing of right illioinguinal nerve. Histopathological examination showed a well differentiated liposarcoma of the spermatic cord. He remained recurrence-free so far after 18 months of followup.Conclusion. Radical orchidectomy with wide local excision comprises the cornerstone of treatment of paratesticular liposarcoma. Due to the rarity of the disease there is no definite universal consensus of opinion as regards the role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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Apicotomy as Treatment for Failure of Orthodontic Traction

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2013/168232 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leandro Berni Osório ◽

Vilmar Antonio Ferrazzo ◽

Geraldo Serpa ◽

Kívia Linhares Ferrazzo

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Dentigerous Cyst ◽

Dental Arch ◽

Effective Technique ◽

Presumptive Diagnosis ◽

Tooth Position ◽

Sinus Infection ◽

Vitality Test ◽

The Right

Objective.The purpose of this study was to present a case report that demonstrated primary failure in a tooth traction that was subsequently treated with apicotomy technique.Case Report.A 10-year-old girl had an impacted upper right canine with increased pericoronal space, which was apparent on a radiographic image. The right maxillary sinus showed an opacity suggesting sinusitis. The presumptive diagnosis was dentigerous cyst associated with maxillary sinus infection. The plan for treatment included treatment of the sinus infection and cystic lesion and orthodontic traction of the canine after surgical exposure and bonding of an orthodontic appliance. The surgical procedure, canine position, root dilaceration, and probably apical ankylosis acted in the primary failure of the orthodontic traction. Surgical apical cut of the displaced teeth was performed, and tooth position in the dental arch was possible, with a positive response to the pulp vitality test.Conclusion.Apicotomy is an effective technique to treat severe canine displacement and primary orthodontic traction failure of palatally displaced canines.

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