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.
Martins
Wilson Denis
WD
Stomatology Masters of Sciences Program, Pontifical University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil. w.denis@pucpr.br
Ribeiro Rosa
Edvaldo Antônio
EA
D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000935:Antifungal Agents