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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2025

Nasal cavity fungus ball discovered accidentally: A case report.

Dae-Neung Lee, Dong Hoon Lee, Sang Chul Lim

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Dae-Neung LeeDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, South Korea.
Dong Hoon LeeDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, South Korea. leen3l@hanmail.net.
Sang Chul LimDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Kwangju 501190, South Korea.

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Abstract

backgroundFungal balls within the nasal cavity are an exceedingly rare clinical entity, typically presenting with nonspecific symptoms or being identified incidentally. CASE SUMMARY: This report presents an incidental discovery of a fungal ball in the nasal cavity during routine imaging, with no associated clinical symptoms.

conclusionThis case underscores the importance of considering the possibility of asymptomatic presentations of nasal fungal balls, which may be detected incidentally during imaging evaluations.

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Case reportFungiFungus ballMycosesNasal cavityNasal surgical procedures

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PMID39959765
PMCPMC11606362

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