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[Two cases of nasal rhinosporidiosis]

M S Dadá1, M Ismael, V Neves

  • 1Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía Cérvico-Máxilofacial, Hospital Central de Maputo, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique.

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|January 18, 2003
PubMed

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Rhinosporidiosis, a fungal infection caused by Rhinosporidium Seeber, can manifest as nasal papillomatosis. This study details two cases in young individuals diagnosed via histopathology.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Rhinosporidiosis is an infection caused by Rhinosporidium Seeber, affecting humans and animals.
  • It typically presents as hyperplastic, vascular polyps, tumors, or papillomas.
  • These lesions can be sessile or pedunculated.

Observation:

  • This study presents two cases of rhinosporidiosis in young individuals.
  • Both patients were from the same geographical region.
  • The primary manifestation observed was papillomatosis of the nasal cavity.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of nasal rhinosporidiosis.
  • The cases highlight the occurrence of this infection in young populations.
  • The specific clinical presentation involved papillomatous tumors.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of rhinosporidiosis are crucial.
  • Understanding geographical distribution aids in disease surveillance.
  • Further research into Rhinosporidium Seeber pathogenesis is warranted.

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