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Rhinosporidiosis of parotid duct

B Sivapathasundharam1, T R Saraswathi, K Manjunath

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. drsivapatham@yahoo.co.in

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
|November 4, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Rhinosporidiosis, a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, is common in South Asia. This report details a rare case of parotid duct involvement, likely the third documented instance globally.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi.
  • The infection is endemic in South Asia, particularly India and Sri Lanka.
  • Most cases affect the upper respiratory tract, including the nasal cavity and larynx.

Observation:

  • This case report focuses on an unusual presentation of Rhinosporidiosis.
  • The observed infection involves the parotid duct, a site rarely affected by this disease.
  • This represents a significant deviation from typical Rhinosporidiosis manifestations.

Findings:

  • The study documents a rare instance of Rhinosporidiosis affecting the parotid duct.
  • This finding adds to the limited existing literature on extranasal Rhinosporidiosis.
  • The case highlights the potential for Rhinosporidium seeberi to infect salivary gland ducts.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of Rhinosporidiosis presentation.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rare anatomical sites in diagnosing Rhinosporidiosis.
  • Further research may be needed to understand the pathogenesis of parotid duct rhinosporidiosis.

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