title: Deep mycoses and palatal perforation with granulomatous pansinusitis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: case reports.
abstract: Palatal perforation with granulomatous pansinusitis caused by deep mycotic infection is a rare complication of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Two cases of palatal ulceration with osseous destruction, one caused by Histoplasma capsulatum the other by Cryptococcus neoformans, are discussed. Treatment with a palatal obturator restored function and speech in both patients during the remainder of their lives.
authors.affiliation: Section of Diagnostic Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lucatorto
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Eversole
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; D000328:Adult; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000150:complications*; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010159:Palate / Q000382:microbiology*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000382:microbiology*