Aureobasidium infection of the jaw.

Autor: Koppang, H. S., Oisen, I., Stuge, U., Sandven, P., Olsen, I
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Zdroj: Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine; Apr1991, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p191-195, 5p
Abstrakt: A 32-yr-old white North American male resident of Norway presented with an asymptomatic radiolucency first identified 3 yr after the removal of an impacted mandibular right third molar in Southern California 16 yr previously. Surgical exploration revealed an intraosseous cavity filled with a black, homogeneous, gelatinous substance thought to be foreign material, but which was diagnosed histologically as containing black yeasts. Cultivation of a microbiologic sample for 6 wk grew black yeast-like colonies. The yeast isolate was identified as an Aureobasidium species different from the typical A. pullulans. A blood sample was negative with regard to antibodies both with double diffusion technique and ELISA. Also, examination with respect to dermatologic manifestations gave negative results. Flucytocin 10 g/d was administered systemically for 30 d. Six months postoperatively bone regeneration was satisfactory radiologically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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