Sinus maxillaris mycetoma of odontogenic origin: case report.
Fungal infections are on the increase and those of the jaw cavities with Aspergillus species may be connected with the root apices of teeth in the upper jaw. Diagnostic changes in the sinus maxillaris and certain types of facial pain may be indicative of fungal infection. The authors report a case of aspergillosis sinusitis and describe the diagnostic methods and treatment of this infection that may be associated with endodontic treatment.
Matjaz
Rode
R
Department of Clinical Oral Pathology, Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia. matjaz.rode@siol.net
Jernej
Podboj
P
Mirela
Kogoj-Rode
KR
D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000502:physiology*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D008271:Mycetoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D055815:Young Adult