Identical radiological and clinical pre-diagnostic findings of a mucor fungus ball with uncommon histopathological appearance
Oral Science International, vol.21, no.3, pp.513-518, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 21 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1002/osi2.1237
- Journal Name: Oral Science International
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.513-518
- Keywords: Caldwell-Luc, CBCT, diabetes, fungal rhinosinusitis, mucor fungus ball
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The present case is a valuable sample revealing a noninvasive mucor fungus ball (FB)'s etiological factors and radiologic characteristics. Case Presentation: The hemifacial pain complaint of the patient was started following the development of type II diabetes. A homogenous and partial radiopacity was radiologically monitored in the left maxillary sinus. An FB in the necrotic background, primarily originating from mucor, was histopathologically diagnosed. A 1-year follow-up was completed uneventfully. Conclusion: Diabetes could trigger a symptomatic mucor FB development. Practitioners should be aware of a mucor FB existence if a partial homogenous radiopacification is seen in the maxillary sinuses.