A Case Report of Maxillary Aspergillosis with Unusual Clinical and Imaging Presentations
| Autor: | Fatima M Jadu, Ahmed M Jan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Unusual case Maxillary sinus business.industry Effective management 030206 dentistry Aspergillosis medicine.disease Complete resolution 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine.anatomical_structure 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Medical imaging medicine Histopathology Clinical significance Radiology business General Dentistry |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 21:211-214 |
| ISSN: | 1526-3711 |
| Popis: | Aim The aim of the present study was to present a case of maxillary aspergillosis with unusual clinical presentation and imaging findings. Background The range of lesions and conditions that affect the maxillary sinus is wide and vast. This necessitates a dynamic multidisciplinary approach for proper diagnosis and effective management. Case description We present an unusual case of maxillary aspergillosis that mimicked apical periodontitis and was most consistent with lymphoma from the diagnostic imaging perspective. Histopathology, however, established the correct diagnosis; appropriate management commenced promptly. Conclusion It is imperative that maxillary aspergillosis be diagnosed and managed properly and promptly to improve prognosis. Advanced imaging is required, but it plays an adjunct role to histopathology. Long-term follow-up is also necessary to ensure complete resolution of the infection. Clinical significance Correlating clinical and imaging findings is a crucial step and any inconsistencies should be resolved promptly so as not to delay adequate management. Histopathology often serves to dispute any inconsistencies and allows the establishment of a proper diagnosis. |
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