PHARYNGEAL RHINOSPORIDIOSIS: A CASE REPORT

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic infestation by the fungus Rhinosporidium seeberi, which predominantly affects the mucus membrane of the nose and nasopharynx. We report a case of symptomatic extranasal pharyngeal polyp caused due to Rhinosporidium seeberi infection without the involvement of nasal muco...

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Published inJournal of evolution of medical and dental sciences Vol. 3; no. 24; pp. 6605 - 6609
Main Authors Havle, Abhay, Shedge, Swapna, Jain, Vishal, Wader, Jyotsna, Purohit, Gautam
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited 16.06.2014
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Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Mycoses
Throat diseases
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Summary:Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic infestation by the fungus Rhinosporidium seeberi, which predominantly affects the mucus membrane of the nose and nasopharynx. We report a case of symptomatic extranasal pharyngeal polyp caused due to Rhinosporidium seeberi infection without the involvement of nasal mucosa. KEYWORDS: Pharyngeal polyp, Rhinosporidiosis, Rhinosporidium seeberi.
ISSN:2278-4748
2278-4802
DOI:10.14260/jemds/2014/2788