MAXILLARY SINUS FUSARIOSIS IN IMMUNOCOMPETENT HOSTS

被引:41
作者
KURIEN, M [1 ]
ANANDI, V [1 ]
RAMAN, R [1 ]
BRAHMADATHAN, KN [1 ]
机构
[1] CHRISTIAN MED COLL & HOSP,DEPT MICROBIOL,VELLORE,INDIA
关键词
MAXILLARY SINUSITIS; FUSARIUM-SOLANI; IMMUNOCOMPETENCE;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215100120729
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
We report the first known cases of Fusariosis of maxillary sinus with granuloma and oro-antral fistula in two immunocompetent hosts. Fusarium solani was demonstrated in the direct microscopic examination and isolated in heavy growth from the biopsy materials. Both these patients were successfully treated with oral ketoconazole (200 mg daily) for three weeks followed by a Caldwell-Luc operation. Ketoconazole was continued for two months post-operatively.
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页数:4
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