FUNGAL MAXILLARY SINUSITIS (ASPERGILLOSIS) IN A GERIATRIC PATIENT WITH DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Aim: A case of maxillary aspergillosis with unusual clinical presentation and imaging findings.
Background: The range of lesions and conditions that affect the maxillary sinus is wide and vast. This
necessitates a dynamic multidisciplinary approach for proper diagnosis and effective management.
Case description: We present an unusual case of maxillary aspergillosis was most consistent with
lymphoma from the diagnostic imaging perspective. Histopathology and radiographically however,
established the correct diagnosis; appropriate management commenced promptly.
Conclusion: It is imperative that maxillary aspergillosis be diagnosed and managed properly and
promptly to improve prognosis. Advanced imaging is required, but it plays an adjunct role to
histopathology. Long-term follow-up is also necessary to ensure complete resolution of the infection
Clinical significance: It is essential to correlate clinical and imaging results, and any discrepancies
should be fixed right away to avoid postponing appropriate treatment. Histopathology frequently helps
to establish a correct diagnosis and disputes any discrepancies.