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Maxillary sinus fusariosis in immunocompetent hosts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Mary Kurien ,
V. Anandi ,
R. Raman  and
K. N. Brahmadathan
Mary Kurien*
Affiliation:
Departments of ENT, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, S. India.
V. Anandi
Affiliation:
departments of Microbiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, S. India.
R. Raman
Affiliation:
Departments of ENT, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, S. India.
K. N. Brahmadathan
Affiliation:
departments of Microbiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, S. India.
*
Dr Mary Kurien, M.S., D.L.O., Reader, Department of ENT, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore 632004, S. India.
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Maxillary sinusitisFusarium solaniImmunocompetence
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 8 , August 1992 , pp. 733 - 736
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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