RHINO SCLEROMA OF NASAL AND PARANASAL SINUSES: A RARE CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 22
Abstract
Rhinosleroma is a chronic destructive bacterial infection of the nose and upper respiratory airways, caused by klebsiella rhinoscleromatis. We report a case of 22 years old male, who presented with symptoms of nasal obstruction, both sides due to bilateral nasal masses of 1 year duration. Patient underwent all the necessary investigation, including biopsy. Biopsy revealed the histological diagnosis of rhinoscleroma. Medical management was given to the patient, which is adequate to effectively cure the patient, unless recurrence occurs.
Authors and Affiliations
Ramesh S, Prabhakar M, Ch. Narayana Rao, Vasavi H. L
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