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Periantral fungal abscess after zygoma reduction: a case report

  • Keun Hyung Kim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Myunggok Medical Research Center, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hoon Kim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Myunggok Medical Research Center, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Soo Yeon Lim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Myunggok Medical Research Center, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • In Chang Koh (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Myunggok Medical Research Center, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.07.06
  • Accepted : 2023.12.18
  • Published : 2023.12.20
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Abstract

This case report describes our treatment of a persistent periantral abscess in a 35-year-old woman. The abscess developed following a zygoma-reduction surgery, during which a preexisting fungal ball had not been addressed. Our comprehensive treatment approach included functional endoscopic sinus surgery, fungal ball removal, abscess drainage, and debridement. Two weeks postoperatively, the patient's symptoms had resolved. A 6-month postoperative follow-up revealed no signs of recurrence or complications, and the patient reported satisfactory functional and aesthetic results. This case underscores the importance of thorough preoperative evaluations and raises awareness about the potential risks of untreated asymptomatic pathologies, which can potentially progress and lead to further complications.

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