Aspergillosis of the Maxillary Sinus: Report of Two Cases.

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  • 上顎洞アスペルギルス症の２症例

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Aspergillosis of the maxillary sinus were considered to be rare in occurrence. Recently, case reports of the disease seem to have increased. In this report, we presented two cases of aspergillosis of the maxillary sinus.<BR>Case 1: A 39-year-old female was referred to our department with the chief complaint of pain and swelling in the right maxillary area. Clinical diagnosis was right odontogenic maxillary sinusitis due to the second premolor. Under general anesthesia, Caldwell-Luc operation was performed. Upon opening the sinus, a fungus ball was found. Postoperative histopathological investigation revealed aspergillosis.<BR>Case 2: A 46-year-old male was referred to our department with the chief complaint of uncomfortable sensation in the left maxillary area. The clinical diagnosis was left odontogenic maxillary sinusitis due to the first premolor. Under the general anesthesia, Caldwell-Luc operation was performed. Upon opening the sinus, a fungus ball was found. Postoperative histopathological investigation revealed aspergillosis.

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