Aspergillosis of the maxillary sinus: review and case report.

Wilson Denis Martins, Edvaldo Antônio Ribeiro Rosa

Journal: Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases 2004;36(10):758-61

PMID: 15513404

Abstract

A case of non-invasive aspergillosis affecting the maxillary sinus is presented. Reference is made to its possible aetiology (spores introduced to the antrum at the time of a root canal overfilling with a zinc oxide paste). A review is presented and the management of the case is described.

Address: Stomatology Masters of Sciences Program, Pontifical University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1080/00365540410021036

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Antifungal Agents, Aspergillosis, Aspergillus fumigatus, Combined Modality Therapy, Debridement, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Maxillary Sinusitis, Risk Assessment, Root Canal Therapy, Severity of Illness Index, Treatment Outcome