Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, which is endemic to South India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa. It is primarily an infection of the nose. Although involvement of other parts of body has occasionally been reported, it rarely presents as a disseminated disease. We describe a case of nasal rhinosporidiosis in Korea and discuss its clinical manifestations and management.
Africa ; Communicable Diseases ; India ; Korea ; Nasal Cavity* ; Nose ; Polyps ; Rhinosporidiosis* ; Rhinosporidium ; Sri Lanka

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.
Bronchi ; Ear ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Mucous Membrane ; Nasopharynx ; Nose ; Oropharynx ; Palate ; Rhinosporidiosis* ; Rhinosporidium ; Trachea