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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.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
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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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Core Tip

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