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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Fungus ball, aspergilloma
Definitions
- Chronic, noninvasive form of fungal sinus infection
- Fungal colonization of material within sinus cavity
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
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Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
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CLINICAL ISSUES
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Selected References
- Lee DH et al: Computed tomography-based differential diagnosis of fungus balls in the maxillary sinus. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 129(3):277-81, 2020
- Deutsch PG et al: Invasive and non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis-a review and update of the evidence. Medicina (Kaunas). 55(7), 2019
- Huang Z et al: Predictive significance of radiographic density of sinus opacity and bone thickness in unilateral maxillary sinus mycetoma. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 81(2-3):111-20, 2019
- Chen JC et al: The significance of computed tomographic findings in the diagnosis of fungus ball in the paranasal sinuses. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 26(2):117-9, 2012
- Robey AB et al: The changing face of paranasal sinus fungus balls. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 118(7):500-5, 2009
- Daudia A et al: Advances in management of paranasal sinus aspergillosis. J Laryngol Otol. 122(4):331-5, 2008
- Palacios E et al: Sinonasal mycetoma. Ear Nose Throat J. 87(11):606-8, 2008
- Grosjean P et al: Fungus balls of the paranasal sinuses: a review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 264(5):461-70, 2007
- deShazo RD et al: Criteria for the diagnosis of sinus mycetoma. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 99(4):475-85, 1997
- Som PM et al: Hypointense paranasal sinus foci: differential diagnosis with MR imaging and relation to CT findings. Radiology. 176(3):777-81, 1990
- Zinreich SJ et al: Fungal sinusitis: diagnosis with CT and MR imaging. Radiology. 169(2):439-44, 1988
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Fungus ball, aspergilloma
Definitions
- Chronic, noninvasive form of fungal sinus infection
- Fungal colonization of material within sinus cavity
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Lee DH et al: Computed tomography-based differential diagnosis of fungus balls in the maxillary sinus. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 129(3):277-81, 2020
- Deutsch PG et al: Invasive and non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis-a review and update of the evidence. Medicina (Kaunas). 55(7), 2019
- Huang Z et al: Predictive significance of radiographic density of sinus opacity and bone thickness in unilateral maxillary sinus mycetoma. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 81(2-3):111-20, 2019
- Chen JC et al: The significance of computed tomographic findings in the diagnosis of fungus ball in the paranasal sinuses. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 26(2):117-9, 2012
- Robey AB et al: The changing face of paranasal sinus fungus balls. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 118(7):500-5, 2009
- Daudia A et al: Advances in management of paranasal sinus aspergillosis. J Laryngol Otol. 122(4):331-5, 2008
- Palacios E et al: Sinonasal mycetoma. Ear Nose Throat J. 87(11):606-8, 2008
- Grosjean P et al: Fungus balls of the paranasal sinuses: a review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 264(5):461-70, 2007
- deShazo RD et al: Criteria for the diagnosis of sinus mycetoma. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 99(4):475-85, 1997
- Som PM et al: Hypointense paranasal sinus foci: differential diagnosis with MR imaging and relation to CT findings. Radiology. 176(3):777-81, 1990
- Zinreich SJ et al: Fungal sinusitis: diagnosis with CT and MR imaging. Radiology. 169(2):439-44, 1988
