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Lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis

Jayant K Watve1, Rajashri S Mane, Anjana A Mohite

  • 1Dept. Of ENT, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College & Hospital, Kadamwadi, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
PubMed

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Rhinosporidiosis, a rare disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, can affect the eyes. This case study details isolated lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis in an Indian child, highlighting clinical features and management.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, a fungus-like protistan parasite.
  • Ocular rhinosporidiosis is prevalent in India and Sri Lanka, though globally distributed.
  • The lacrimal system is a potential site for Rhinosporidium seeberi infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of isolated lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis in a pediatric patient.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and management of this rare condition.
  • To review existing literature on lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case record analysis.
  • Clinical examination and documentation.
  • Literature review using relevant databases.

Main Results:

  • An 8-year-old male child from Western Maharashtra presented with isolated lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis.
  • The clinical features, diagnostic process, and surgical management were documented.
  • The case highlights the importance of considering rhinosporidiosis in lacrimal sac pathologies.

Conclusions:

  • Isolated lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis is a rare but significant condition.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical excision are crucial for effective management.
  • Further research is needed to understand the epidemiology and transmission of Rhinosporidium seeberi.
Keywords:
Endoscopic DCRLacrimal sac Rhinosporidiosis

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