ArticleDento maxillo facial radiology2022
Characterization of fungus ball CT-hyperdensities within maxillary and sphenoid sinuses.
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- Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis With Sequestrum-Like Bone Formation Mimicking Fungal Sinusitis: A Case Report.Cureus · 2026Article
- Maxillary sinus marginal calcification: A novel radiological entity distinct from maxillary sinus fungal ball.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Analysis of factors affecting diagnosis of unilateral isolated fungal sphenoid sinusitis.SAGE open medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesCT-scan hyperdensities (HD) are described in more than 60% of all paranasal sinus fungus ball (FB) cases. Two types can be distinguished according to their density: calcium and metal types. We aimed to establish the prevalence and density of the HD observed in sphenoid and maxillary sinus FB and their relation to dental factors.
methodsThis retrospective study included 64 patients operated in a tertiary referral center for unilateral maxillary or sphenoid FB diagnosed by histology or mycology. Pre-operative CT scans were analyzed by three independent observers (two ENT and one radiologist).
resultsThere were 45 maxillary FB and 19 sphenoid FB. 63 FB showed HD. Metal-type HD were observed in 28 maxillary FB but not in sphenoid sinuses. Among maxillary FB, the prevalence of endodontic treatment was significantly more significant on the FB side than on the healthy side (
conclusionThis study highlights the existence of two different types of HD in FBs of the paranasal sinuses with an association between metal-type HD and endodontic treatments.
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