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Spatola A, Aspromonte M, Marino MA, Miano SM, Zagaria A, Galletti B, Blandino A, Ascenti G, Sofia C. Fungal ball in concha bullosa as incidentaloma: A case report and the review of the literature. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:997-1001. [PMID: 35106112 PMCID: PMC8789509 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.12.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Concha bullosa is an anatomic variant consisting in an enlargement and pneumatization of the middle nasal turbinate. A fungal ball (FB) localized in this structure is an extremely rare disease. This article describes the unusual case of a young patient with an asymptomatic fungal mass in the concha bullosa, incidentally discovered at computed tomography (CT) scan of the head, which was performed after trauma.
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Bijou W, Abdulhakeem B, Choukry K, Oukessou Y, Rouadi S, Abada R, Roubal M, Mahtar M. Unusual Location of a Fungus Ball: The Concha Bullosa, a Review of the Literature. ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY 2021; 12:21526567211036146. [PMID: 34457373 PMCID: PMC8387603 DOI: 10.1177/21526567211036146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction The fungal balls of the paranasal sinuses are usually seen in the maxillary
and sphenoid sinuses. Although, the lesion of the concha bullosa, without
sinus participation, is very uncommon. We report the case of a fungal ball
of concha bullosa in an 88-year-old patient. Objective The objective of our review of literature is to investigate the
epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, and therapeutic characteristics of
patients diagnosed with fungus ball in concha bullosa. Methods A case of a patient who was diagnosed with concha bullosa of a fungus ball is
reported. Demographic data, clinical presentation, imaging, and treatments
were recorded. Key images were obtained. A review of the literature was also
performed. Results A total of 12 cases have been reported so far in the literature revealed by
different symptoms. The mean age was 38.8 years and the gender ratio was ∼12
(female):1 (male). The endoscopic surgical approach was the most frequently
used treatment and provides good outcomes. Neither postoperative
complications nor recurrences were noted, however, there is insufficient
follow-up data. Conclusion Concha bullosa fungal ball is a rare diagnosis that can be revealed by
different symptoms. It should be considered in patients with and unexplained
chronic facial pain. A preoperative computed tomography scan is an essential
tool in making a diagnosis. Endoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice,
with a low morbidity and recurrence rate.
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Affiliation(s)
- Walid Bijou
- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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- ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital August 20 1953, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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Djian C, Gaultier AL, Chartier S, Laccourreye O. Colonization of the middle turbinate. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2017; 135:77-79. [PMID: 28988601 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- C Djian
- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France.
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- Service de radiologie, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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- Service d'anatomopathologie, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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- Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, AP-HP, 75015 Paris, France
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