Palatal rhinosporidiosis: an unusual case report and review of the literature.
10.5125/jkaoms.2018.44.6.293
- Author:
Harshita PUTTHIA
1
;
Bhari Sharanesha MANJUNATHA
;
Madhusudan ASTEKAR
;
Samreen TAUFIQ
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rhinosporidiosis;
Rhinosporidium seeberi;
Sporangiospores;
Granulomatous infection
- MeSH:
Bronchi;
Ear;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Mucous Membrane;
Nasopharynx;
Nose;
Oropharynx;
Palate;
Rhinosporidiosis*;
Rhinosporidium;
Trachea
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2018;44(6):293-297
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic, granulomatous, mucocutaneous infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi . The infection is non-contagious and sporadic in humans. The site most commonly affected is the mucous membrane of the nose and nasopharynx, followed by the oropharynx, trachea, bronchi, 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.
