Spherulocytosis of the maxillary sinus: A case report

Myospherulosis of the Mandible Presenting as a Multilocular Lesion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

“…This practice is controversial and the efficiency of petrolatum-based ointments remains to be statistically demonstrated [14]. Most cases of myospherulosis appear to be iatrogenic in origin, although other factors may be linked, such as the release of endogenous lipids via trauma and, putatively, parasitic infection [15]. Sindwani et al [16] suggest that patients who develop myospherulosis could have lipid sensitivity and display a greater tendency towards immune-mediated reactions.…”

Myospherulosis following Rhinoplasty

“…The packing of open wounds with lipid-containing materials appears to be the only identifiable risk factor for the development of myospherulosis. 5 Therefore, we believe the petroleum within the packing penetrated the lateral osteotomy site, causing this condition in this patient.…”

First case of spontaneous myospherulosis of the liver

“…Differential diagnoses include carcinomas, metastases, osteofibrosis or echinococcosis due to alikeness in radiographic imaging and morphology. In addition, myospherulosis can be misdiagnosed as infections by fungi or algae due to histopathological similarity 2. In most cases, myospherulosis is caused by iatrogenic exposure to petroleum-based material, however, rare cases without exogenic lipid exposure have been described, and only one case of hepatic myospherulosis following portal vein embolisation has been published 3–7.…”