Conidiobolus coranatus infection of the para-nasal sinuses masquerading as a sino-nasal tumour.
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Fungal infections of the para nasal sinuses are uncommon [1, 2]. We report a rare case of Conidiobolus coronatus infection of the para-nasal sinuses in a 32-year old immuno competent male presenting as a sino-nasal tumour extending to the brain which completely resolved following resection and anti fungal therapy. Nasal sinus infection due to C. coranatus has not been reported previously in Sri Lanka.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Ceylon medical journal
دوره 57 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012