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[Rhinoscleroma. A case report].

C Valor García1, E Castillo Serrano, G Martín del Guayo

  • 1Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, 28040, España.

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|August 4, 1999
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Rhinoscleroma, a chronic upper respiratory tract infection caused by Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis, can lead to severe obstruction. This case highlights successful treatment of bacterial infection and sclerotic lesions with antibiotics.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Rhinoscleroma is a chronic granulomatous disease affecting the upper respiratory tract.
  • It is caused by the bacterium Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis.
  • This condition can lead to significant respiratory compromise.

Observation:

  • A case report of a 29-year-old male with a 2-year history of hoarseness, cough, and nasal discharge.
  • Diagnosis confirmed as scleroma with extensive nasal, laryngeal, tracheal, and bronchial involvement.
  • Ulcerating and necrotizing lesions causing respiratory obstruction were noted.

Findings:

  • Bacterial over-infection was treated effectively with third-generation cephalosporins and clindamycin.
  • Sclerotic lesions showed a positive response to ciprofloxacin treatment.

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  • The review covers clinical stages, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies for rhinoscleroma.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering rhinoscleroma in patients with chronic upper airway symptoms.
    • Effective antibiotic regimens can manage both infectious and inflammatory components of the disease.
    • Understanding diverse clinical presentations and treatment responses is crucial for patient management.