Invasive maxillary aspergillosis masquerading as malignancy in two cases: Utility of cytology as a rapid diagnostic tool

Invasive maxillary aspergillosis masquerading as malignancy in two cases: Utility of cytology as a rapid diagnostic tool

Fungi have emerged as important etiological agents for chronic sinusitis. Invasive aspergillosis has been reported in immunocompromised individuals or diabetics; however, it is uncommonly seen in immunocompetent patients. Definitive diagnosis of these lesions is based on histological examination and...

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Main Authors: Divya Sharma, Nidhi Mahajan, Seema Rao, Nita Khurana, Shyama Jain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Cytology
Subjects:
Aspergillosis; cytology; fungal sinusitis; immunocompromised
Online Access:http://www.jcytol.org/article.asp?issn=0970-9371;year=2012;volume=29;issue=3;spage=194;epage=196;aulast=Sharma

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