A case report of huge fungal granuloma in deep maxillofacial region and review of the literature
- VernacularTitle:颌面深部巨大真菌性肉芽肿1例报告并文献复习
- Author:
Yong, CHENG
;
Wei-Guo, CHEN
;
Yan-Kun, NIU
;
Hui, YANG
;
Gang, WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
fungal granuloma;
deep maxillofacial region;
diagnosis
- From:
International Eye Science
2006;6(3):546-549
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
AIM: To report one case of huge fungal granuloma in the deep maxillofacial region with its clinical findings,diagnosis and treatment process to improve our understanding of fungal granuloma and lessen misdiagnosis.METHODS: The literature was reviewed with combination of case report.RESULTS: The clinical and imaging findings of fungal granuloma had no specificity and were very subject to misdiagnosis. Confirmed diagnosis needed histopathological examination and bacterial culture.CONCLUSION: Deepened understanding of this disease can decrease misdiagnosis and benefit prompt and proper treatment.
