Case Report: A case of ectopic tooth with fungal infection in the maxillary sinus
Zhao Shumin, Zhao Qiuliang
TL;DR
A 74-year-old woman had a rare case of an ectopic tooth with fungal infection in her maxillary sinus, successfully treated with surgery.
Contribution
This case report highlights a rare clinical scenario involving an ectopic tooth and fungal infection in the maxillary sinus.
Findings
The patient underwent endoscopic resection and anterior lacrimal recess approach for successful treatment.
Postoperative results were good, indicating effective management of the ectopic tooth and infection.
Abstract
This paper reports a case of a maxillary sinus ectopic tooth with fungal infection admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Central Hospital of Shandong First Medical University. The patient, a 74-year-old female, was admitted due to a sensation of “head tightness” and underwent endoscopic resection of the left maxillary sinus open lesion and anterior lacrimal recess approach for maxillary sinus ectopic tooth, with good postoperative results.
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TopicsOral and Maxillofacial Pathology · Sinusitis and nasal conditions · Head and Neck Surgical Oncology