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Simultaneous Actinomycosis with Mucormycosis in Maxillary Sinus / 영남의대학술지
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine ; : 106-109, 2012.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-147270
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Actinomycosis is a rare subacute-to-chronic infection that causes sinus fistula, tract, or abscess due to the invasion surrounding the soft tissue. Actinomyces colonize the mouth, colon, and vagina. Mucosal disruption may lead to infection at virtually any site in the body. Cervicofacial infection accounts for 50-60% of all actinomycosis cases. The mandible and nasopharynx are the sites of predilection, but maxillary sinus infection is rare. Reported herein is a case involving a 57-year-old female with acute myeloid leukemia who had simultaneous actinomycosis with mucormycosis in the maxillary sinus.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Vagina / Actinomyces / Actinomycosis / Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Maxillary Sinusitis / Nasopharynx / Colon / Abscess / Fistula / Mandible Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Vagina / Actinomyces / Actinomycosis / Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Maxillary Sinusitis / Nasopharynx / Colon / Abscess / Fistula / Mandible Limits: Female / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article