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Palatal rhinosporidiosis: an unusual case report and review of the literature

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2018, v.44 no.6, pp.293-297
https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2018.44.6.293
Harshita Putthia (Rohilkhand University)
Bhari Sharanesha Manjunatha (Taif University)
Madhusudan Astekar (Rohilkhand University)
Samreen Taufiq (Rohilkhand University)

Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic, granulomatous, mucocutaneous infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. The infection is non-contagious and spo-radic in humans. The site most commonly affected is the mucous membrane of the nose and nasopharynx, followed by the oropharynx, trachea, bron-chi, ear, eye, and genitourinary tract. It can also spread to other areas through blood and lymph. Here, we report a case of rhinosporidiosis affecting the palate in a 60-year-old female patient.

keywords
Rhinosporidiosis, Rhinosporidium seeberi, Sporangiospores, Granulomatous infection

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons