Aspergillus Causing Nasal Polyps-A Case Report

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9

Abstract

Aspergillus causing nasal polyposis, Common presentation includes Nasal obstruction and nasal discharge. A 35 year old female patient with complaints of nasal obstruction and foul-smelling discharge on and off for the past one year. Investigated with Plain X-ray and CT scan of paranasal sinus. Nasal polyp involving left maxillary sinus and nasal cavity was found with bony erosion. Patient underwent polypectomy.

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Nishanthy M, Chitralekha Saikumar

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Nishanthy M, Chitralekha Saikumar (2017). Aspergillus Causing Nasal Polyps-A Case Report. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5(9), 583-584. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-380229