Zygomycosis Mimicking Paranasal Malignancy

Basil E. Akpunonu Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio

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Gary Ansel Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio

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John D. Kaurich Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio

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Edward R. Savolaine Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio

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Earl W. Campbell Jr Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.1991.45.390
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Volume 45: Issue 3
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390–398
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A case of zygomycosis involving the maxillary sinus in a normal host and mimicking paranasal malignancy is presented. Computed tomographic images showing destruction of adjoining bony structures and histologic features of fungi are described and presented. A successful outcome was achieved with amphotericin B irrigation and parenteral amphotericin B. Nasal biopsy should be advised by both radiologists and clinicians in all cases of lesions that look like malignancy in the sinus areas before a treatment modality is initiated.

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Copyright © 1991 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1991
Published Online:
Sep 1991
Cover The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Print ISSN:
0002-9637
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