Aspergillosis of the Paranasal Sinuses

Stammberger, Heinz R.; Jakse, R; Beaufort, F

doi:10.1177/000348948409300313

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“…The diagnosis of fungal ball must be considered in the cases of recurrent sinusitis or refractory to the treatments with antibiotics previously used (case 2) and especially when they will be unilateral 6 8 . Radiological evidences, through x-rays and, mainly, TC suggest this strong diagnostic 11 . However, the definitive diagnosis is based on the macroscopic characteristics and histopathological of the surgery part 6 8 .…”

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“…Super infections could take the episodes of acute sinusitis, and the resultant purulent secretion would consist of an ideal nutritional way to boosting the fungal growth. Finally, the hypothesis of the ticket of dental sealant exists contends zinc oxide to the maxillary sinus could be an important inductive factor of necrotic alterations and inflammatory in the mucous, what would favor the fungal growth 11 . This last hypothesis, however, it does not explain the appearance of fungal balls in other paranasal sinus.…”

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Fungus ball of the paranasal sinuses: Report of two cases and literature review

Bosi

Braga

Almeida

et al. 2012

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Summary Introduction: Fungal ball of the sinuses is a not invasive infection that if characterizes for its chronicity, being the majority related with previous endodontic treatment. Affect mainly the breasts to maxillary; even so all the breasts can be involved. The main etiological agent is the Aspergillus spp. The computed tomography, had to characteristic the radiological presentations, suggests the diagnosis that is carried through definitively through histopathological analyses. The treatment standard-gold is the sinus surgery with average meatal antrostomy. Objective: Reporting two cases of fungal ball of the sinuses and to stand out important aspects of this pathology. Story of the Cases: Case 1) Patient of the feminine sex, 78 years old, presented itself with complaints of face pain has 6 months and previous history of endodontic treatment. To the physical examination it was evidenced purulent secretion presence in left average meatus. Ray X presented complete veiling of the breasts to maxillary left, while the computed tomography showed injury calcified in this place. Sinusotomy was become fulfilled that evolved well. Case 2) Patient of the feminine sex, 70 years old, looked attendance for history of sinusitis of repetition. To the physical examination no particularity was not perceived. The computed tomography, as well as the magnetic resonance, detected thickening of the mucous wall of the breasts to maxillary left, beyond a calcified mass. It was become fulfilled same sequence of treatment and the patient also evolved well. Final Considerations: The fungal infection must be considered in the patients who if present with chronic sinusitis, that they do not answer to the antibiotic use and that they possess history of endodontic manipulation.

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Fungus ball of the paranasal sinuses: Report of two cases and literature review

Bosi

Braga

Almeida

et al. 2012

Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…It is remarkable that the sparingly soluble silver halides from the photographic film were so easily mobilized in the gastrointestinal tract 184. The year‐long application of a nose spray that contained protein‐bound silver also led to argyria, as Stammberger reported 185. Negative effects on silver on the reproductive system and on the embyonal delevoplent were found at a concentration of 10 mg L −1 150.…”

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Silver as Antibacterial Agent: Ion, Nanoparticle, and Metal

2012

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The antibacterial action of silver is utilized in numerous consumer products and medical devices. Metallic silver, silver salts, and also silver nanoparticles are used for this purpose. The state of research on the effect of silver on bacteria, cells, and higher organisms is summarized. It can be concluded that the therapeutic window for silver is narrower than often assumed. However, the risks for humans and the environment are probably limited.

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“…Fungal rhinosinusitis, once considered a rare disorder, has been reported with increasing frequency worldwide over the last 2 decades. 6,13,14 Based on histopathologic findings, 5 possible distinct diagnostic categories are recognized. 15 Three types of fungal rhinosinusitis are tissue in- (REPRINTED) ARCH OTOLARYNGOL HEAD NECK SURG/ VOL 132, FEB 2006 vasive: acute necrotizing (fulminant), chronic invasive, and granulomatous invasive (indolent).…”

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