Abstract

A giant aspergilloma extending from the mesopharynx to the cranium was seen in a 56-year-old male patient.The patient was sent to our department with the chief complaints of right nasal closure, right otorrhea, and hoarseness.A firm tumor was found on the right side of the pharynx, and the soft palate was deviated to the left. A giant tumor spreading from the right side of the pharynx to the right cranium was noted on CT. It was immediately removed by craniotomy on oral approach. Histopathological examination showed the tumor to be an aspergilloma. The patient's condition improved after surgery. Oral administration of 5-fluorocytosine has been continued, and there is no sign of recurrence.

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