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Unprecedented Finding of Isolated Sphenoid Fungal Ball in a Child: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sphenoid sinus fungal ball is an uncommon disease that often occurs in adult patients, due to the rarity of sphenoid diseases in the pediatric population. To our knowledge, we were able to describe the first case of isolated sphenoid fungal ball, or mycetoma, in a child. No previous cases have been mentioned in the literature. We are presenting the case of a pediatric patient who presented with a long-standing refractory headache.

Source: Case Reports in Otolaryngology

DOI: 10.1155/crot/4404155

Authors: Karl El Mendelek, Joseph Makhlouf, Charbel Daoud, Fouad El Fata, Jihad El Khoury

Institution: Saint George Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Sinusitis and nasal conditions

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790