Unusual Case of Rhinoscleroma: A case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Rhinoscleroma is a progressive chronic granulomatous disease of the respiratory tract. Itusually involves the nose but can rarely progress to involve the nasopharynx , oropharynx , larynx, trachea and bronchi. We report an unusual case of a 60 year old female patient who presented with progressive bilateral nasal obstruction and decreased sense of smell. Histopathology played a vital role in the diagnosis. Surgicaldebulking of the sinonasal mass was done and patient was simultaneously treated with Rifampicin 600 mg daily for 6 weeks. Treatment was effective on the infection. Keywords: Chronic granulomatous disease, Frisch bacillus, Mickulicz cells, Russell bodies.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr K. Satish Kumar, Dr. Mridula . V. Rao, Dr Vinay S Bhat, Dr Vijayshankar S
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