Sphenoid Sinus Aspergilloma: A Rare Case Report

Authors : Berceste Polat Akmansoy, Tuğba Cebeci

Pages : 303-307

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Publication Date : 2024-12-30

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Objectives: Sphenoid sinusitis is uncommon, and aspergillus infections represent a minority of these cases. Symptoms like nasal congestion, postnasal drip and headache are similar to those experienced with chronic rhino sinusitis. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, can help in diagnosing fungal infections of the paranasal sinuses. Case report: A 57-year-old female patient applied to xxx University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Dentomaxillofacial Radiology with the complaint of mobility in her teeth. During the assessment of the teeth in the maxillary posterior region in the CBCT, a pathology was detected that completely filled the right lateral pterygoid process, anterior clinoid process and right sphenoid sinus. The patient was directed to the otorhinolaryngology clinic for further assessment of the lesion. Following a biopsy taken from the affected area, the pathology report indicated that the lesion was consistent with Aspergillus. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of lesions which develop asymptomatic but may cause damage to surrounding structures with late diagnosis and postponement of treatment such as sphenoid sinus aspergilloma is of great importance. For this reason, when interpreting radiological images, it is always necessary to make a general evaluation instead of focusing on the main complaint.
Keywords : Aspergilloma, Konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi, Sfenoid sinüs