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Shashikant Malkud1, Pradeep Mahajan2
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, MNR Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telanagana, India.
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
|June 2, 2018
Summary
Rhinoscleroma, a chronic granulomatous disease, typically affects the upper airway. This report details a rare case of rhinoscleroma presenting unusually on the lips and gums of a middle-aged woman.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Rhinoscleroma is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease.
- It is caused by the bacterium Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis.
- The disease commonly affects the nasal cavity and nasopharynx.
Observation:
- A rare case of rhinoscleroma was observed.
- The affected patient was a middle-aged female.
- The presentation involved the lips and gums.
Findings:
- Rhinoscleroma can manifest in rare extra-nasal locations.
- Oral and perioral involvement of rhinoscleroma is uncommon.
- This case highlights the diverse clinical spectrum of Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis infections.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider rhinoscleroma in the differential diagnosis of chronic lip and gum lesions.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent disease progression.
- Further research into the pathogenesis of extra-nasal rhinoscleroma is warranted.
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