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Case report : Maxillary sinus aspergillosis

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2008, v.34 no.4, pp.480-484








Abstract

The incidence of aspergillosis infections in the maxillary sinus has increased recently, because of overuse of antibiotics, steroids, anticancer agents, immunosuppressant, antimetabollites, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The clinical features of maxillary sinus aspergillosis include pain, swelling and foul odor nasal excretion. This needs to be differentiated from bacterial maxillary sinusitis, and surgical treatment with antifungal agents are suggested. Recently, we treated two patients with maxillary sinus aspergillosis surgically (Caldwell Luc operation) and with antifungal agents(itraconazole). The results were satisfactory so we report these cases with literature review.

keywords
Maxillary sinus aspergillosis, Caldwell Luc operation, Itraconazole, Maxillary sinus aspergillosis, Caldwell Luc operation, Itraconazole

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons