Open AccessAscaris lumbrocoides in the Right Maxillary Sinus-a rare case
Author(s) -
Kanu Lal Saha,
Sajibur Rashid,
Sonam Jamtsho,
Debesh Chandra Talukder
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of dhaka medical college
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2219-7494
pISSN - 1028-0928
DOI - 10.3329/jdmc.v28i1.45769
Subject(s) - nostril , medicine , albendazole , maxillary sinus , sinusitis , ostium , surgery , maxilla , sinus (botany) , girl , dentistry , nose , psychology , developmental psychology , botany , genus , biology
Sinusitis is fairly a common condition in an Otolaryngology clinic.However sinusitis due to Ascaris lumbrocoides obstructing the maxillary ostium is a very rare case.
Objective: To report a very rare case of round worm in the Right Maxillary sinus.
Case report: A nine year old girl presented with right nasal blockage and dull aching pain over the right maxilla and foul smelling discharge from the right nostril for a week duration. Examination revealed a cord like structure in the right nostril which was very painful on manipulation. Examination under generl anesthesia revealed a 15 cm long dead Ascaris lumbrocoides in the right nostril emerging from the right maxillary sinus obstructing its ostium. After removal of the round worm, patient and the immediate family members were treated with Albendazole.
Conclusion: In rare occasions, particularly in underdeveloped countries, clinicains should be midful that round worms can be a cause of sinusitis.
J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 28, No.1, April, 2019, Page 126-128