[A rare cause of analgesic-resistant chronic headache: Isolated aspergilloma of the sphenoid sinus]

Agri. 2017 Apr;29(2):82-85. doi: 10.5505/agri.2015.87049.
[Article in Turkish]

Abstract

The diagnosis of sphenoid sinus diseases is difficult due to nonspecific history and physical examination findings. Sphenoid sinus is a rare localization for aspergilloma. Delay in diagnosis and treatment can result in serious complications. Presently described is case of sphenoid sinus aspergilloma. Patient had been treated by department of psychiatry for many years due to sleep disturbances and headache. Clinical and radiological features of rare case of sphenoid sinus aspergilloma are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / administration & dosage
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / complications
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Headache Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Headache Disorders / drug therapy
  • Headache Disorders / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / complications
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Sphenoid Sinus / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Analgesics