Aspergillosis of the temporomandibular joint following irradiation of the parotid region: A case report

W. L. Lo; R. C.S. Chang; A. H. Yang; Shou Yen Kao

doi:10.1054/ijom.2002.0362

Aspergillosis of the temporomandibular joint following irradiation of the parotid region: A case report

W. L. Lo, R. C.S. Chang, A. H. Yang, Shou Yen Kao^*

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Department of Dentistry

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Abstract

We report a case of aspergillosis in the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with a history of parotid carcinoma and post-irradiation otitis. Previous treatment attempts with surgery and antibiotics were unsuccessful. Radical debridement of the glenoid fossae, supplemented with amphotericin B and adjunct hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, was provided to resolve the symptoms. This case report highlights the need to be aware of the possibility of invasive mycosis in immunocompromised patients.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	560-562
Number of pages	3
Journal	International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1054/ijom.2002.0362
State	Published - Oct 2003

Keywords

Aspergillosis
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Osteonecrosis
Temporomandibular joint

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