Coexistent Actinomycosis and Fungus Ball in the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report
- Author:
Tae Hoon KIM
1
;
Eun Jung LIM
;
SungHee KIM
;
Aeri KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Rhinology 2022;29(3):163-166
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Actinomycosis is rarely accompanied by fungus balls. It is difficult to distinguish between actinomycosis and a fungus ball due to their similar clinical and computed tomography scan results. Thus, a meticulous histopathological examination is required for definite diagnosis. We report a case of actinomycosis accompanied by a fungus ball, found incidentally in a patient without rhinologic symptoms. The patient was successfully treated with endoscopic sinus surgery, followed by short-term antibiotic therapy. We suggest that shortterm antibiotic therapy may be more appropriate than long-term antibiotic therapy based on our case study as well as several other studies.
