Invasive candidiasis of the tonsil.
A patient with unilateral tonsillar enlargement secondary to locally invasive candidal infection is presented. This was not associated with any history of immunosuppression or prolonged use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Invasive candidal infection of the tonsil has not previously been reported.
Kuo
M J
MJ
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK.
Warfield
A T
AT
Nye
K J
KJ
Crocker
J
J
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole