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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2025; 13(5): 100158
Published online Feb 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i5.100158
Nasal cavity fungus ball discovered accidentally: A case report
Dae-Neung Lee, Dong Hoon Lee, Sang Chul Lim
Dae-Neung Lee, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, South Korea
Dong Hoon Lee, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, South Korea
Sang Chul Lim, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Kwangju 501190, South Korea
Author contributions: Lee DN and Lee DH designed the research study, performed the research, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Lee DH and Lim SC contributed new reagents and analytic tools; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Dong Hoon Lee, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, Hwasun 58128, South Korea. leen3l@hanmail.net
Received: August 8, 2024
Revised: October 1, 2024
Accepted: November 4, 2024
Published online: February 16, 2025
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Fungal balls within the nasal cavity are an exceedingly rare clinical entity, typically presenting with nonspecific symptoms or being identified incidentally.

CASE SUMMARY

This report presents an incidental discovery of a fungal ball in the nasal cavity during routine imaging, with no associated clinical symptoms.

CONCLUSION

This case underscores the importance of considering the possibility of asymptomatic presentations of nasal fungal balls, which may be detected incidentally during imaging evaluations.

Keywords: Fungi; Mycoses; Fungus ball; Nasal cavity; Nasal surgical procedures; Case report

Core Tip: This case highlights the need to consider a diagnosis of nasal cavity fungal ball, even in patients who are asymptomatic.