Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Actinomycosis with a Closed Oroantral Fistula
Joint Authors
Li, Hui
Cohn, Jason E.
Lentner, Mark
Nagorsky, Matthew
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection due to Actinomyces israelii, a gram-positive, anaerobic organism that normally affects the cervicofacial region.
However, facial injury or trauma (i.e., dental procedures) can allow this bacteria to inhabit other regions.
There have been rare reports of actinomycosis of the paranasal sinuses.
We present a case of a 50-year-old female who originally presented with a suspected oroantral fistula who subsequently was found to have actinomycosis involving her right maxillary sinus.
Additionally, the dental extraction site revealed no connection with the maxillary sinus.
We discuss the diagnostic approach and management of this patient as it relates to the limited existing literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cohn, Jason E.& Lentner, Mark& Li, Hui& Nagorsky, Matthew. 2017. Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Actinomycosis with a Closed Oroantral Fistula. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cohn, Jason E.…[et al.]. Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Actinomycosis with a Closed Oroantral Fistula. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cohn, Jason E.& Lentner, Mark& Li, Hui& Nagorsky, Matthew. Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Actinomycosis with a Closed Oroantral Fistula. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148743
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148743