Maxillary sinus aspergilloma of odontogenic origin: Report of 2 cases with cone-beam computed tomographic findings and review of the literature
10.5624/isd.2018.48.2.139
- Author:
Damla TORUL
1
;
Ezgi YUCEER
;
Mahmut SUMER
;
Seda GUN
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. ezgiyuceer@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fungi;
Maxillary Sinus;
Aspergillus;
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
- MeSH:
Aspergillosis;
Aspergillus;
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Diagnosis;
Early Diagnosis;
Female;
Fungi;
Humans;
Incidence;
Maxillary Sinus;
Pathology
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry
2018;48(2):139-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Aspergilloma of the maxillary sinus is considered rare in immunocompetent patients, but a considerable increase has recently been seen in the incidence of reported cases. Dental procedures involving the antral region are thought to predispose individuals to this form of aspergillosis. Because aspergilloma shares similar clinical features with other sinus pathologies, its diagnosis may be delayed. Thus, an early diagnosis confirmed by a histopathological examination plays a crucial role in the adequate management of aspergilloma. This article provides a concise review of the reported cases of aspergilloma associated with dental procedures and reports 2 new cases of aspergilloma in middle-aged female patients, with a presentation of their cone-beam computed tomographic findings.
