Naso-oropharyngeal rhinosporidiosis: Endoscopic removal

Area of Science:

• Mycology
• Otolaryngology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi.
• It commonly affects the nasal mucosa, nasopharynx, and oropharynx, presenting as polypoid masses.
• Oropharyngeal involvement is less common than nasal or nasopharyngeal sites.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of rhinosporidiosis presenting as an oropharyngeal mass.
• To discuss the endoscopic surgical management of this condition.
• To review the literature on oropharyngeal rhinosporidiosis.

Main Methods:

• Case presentation of a patient with an oropharyngeal mass.
• Diagnostic workup including biopsy and histopathological examination.
• Surgical excision of the mass using endoscopic techniques.

Main Results:

• Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of rhinosporidiosis.
• The oropharyngeal mass was successfully removed via endoscopic approach.
• Postoperative recovery was uneventful with no recurrence at follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Rhinosporidiosis can present as an oropharyngeal mass, mimicking other pathologies.
• Endoscopic removal is a safe and effective treatment modality for oropharyngeal rhinosporidiosis.
• Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.