Fungal Septal Abscess with Maxillary Sinus Mycetoma in an immunocompetent patient: A rare co-existing infection.
Abstract
Background: Nasal septal abscess that are caused by fungal have been
previously reported in the medical literature; however, they seem to be
less commonly seen in immunocompetent hosts.
Methodology/Principal: We report a case non-traumatic, spontaneous
of fungal septal abscess with coexisting fungal sinusitis in a healthy
patient.
Conclusions: Although rare, fungal septal abscess in an immunocompetent
patient can occur and this case report hope to alert the medical
society about this uncommon disease.
Published
2024-10-15
How to Cite
Dayang Anis Asyikin Ahmad Nazari. (2024). Fungal Septal Abscess with Maxillary Sinus Mycetoma in an immunocompetent patient: A rare co-existing infection. Journal of Otolaryngology and Rhinology Research , 6(4). Retrieved from http://medicaleditor.uk/index.php/jorr/article/view/23
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Case Reports