Rhinosporidiosis: An Unusual Affliction

Ali, Asya; Flieder, Douglas; Guiter, Gerardo; Hoda, Syed A.

doi:10.5858/2001-125-1392-raua

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“…The mode of treatment for rhinosporidosis has widely been anecdotal with little literature to support it [3]. Wide local surgical excision with electrocauterization of the base of the lesion is the treatment of choice [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]9,10]. Additionally, systematic dapsone may be prescribed for 1 year to prevent recurrence.…”

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“…Rhinosporidiosis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease, caused by the parasite Rhinosporidium seeberi [1][2][3]. The disease is commonly found in the anterior nares, the inferior turbinate, septum and floor of the nasal cavity; however, it can also affect extranasal sites including the oral cavity, trachea and uvula [1,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Infection is usually limited to surface epithelium but sometimes there may be wide dissemination with visceral involvement [11].…”

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“…It is usually a result of direct traumatic inoculation with the organism. Trauma from surgery has also been cited as potential mode of transmission [1,7,9,10]. The disease progresses with local replication of R. seeberi and results in hyperplastic growth of host tissue and associated local immune response [1,2].…”

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Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis

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2017

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“…The causative organism is R. seeberi, generally known as 'water mould' [3,11]. Recent molecular studies have shown that the organism may be either a Cyanobacterium or a Protist [4,12]. However, the exact nature of the organism is still not established precisely.…”

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An unusual palatal mass in a 54-year-old male: report of a rare case

Srinivasan

Kumar²,

Vineetha³

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J Oral Med Oral Surg

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Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic, granulomatous, muco-cutaneous infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. The infection is non-contagious and sporadic in humans, affecting predominantly the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. It is quite an uncommon condition and seldom affects the oral mucosa. The clinical presentation of this condition in the oral cavity can mimic many other conditions. Here, we report a unique case of recurrent rhinosporidiosis affecting the palate in a 54-year-old male.

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“…5 Most successful treatment is surgical excision and cauterization of the base. 6 Recurrence is the rule rather than exception. 7 Dapsone is used by some in recurrent cases.…”

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Three Years’ Experience of Management of Different Types of Rhinosporidiosis in Rural Part of Western West Bengal

Chakraborty

Das

Hansda

2015

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Introduction: The incidence of different types of rhinosporidiosis is very high in the rural western part of West Bengal. The treatment of choice is surgical excision and cauterization of the base. The recurrence rate is very high. Aims and objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the distribution of rhinosporidiosis according to age, sex, presenting features, site of origin, recurrence rate and compare them with literature; and describe the surgical technique to reduce recurrence of the disease. Materials and methods: This prospective case study was done in the department of Otorhinolaryngology in a tertiary care hospital in the western part of West Bengal from April 2012 to March 2015. Wide local excision of rhinosporidiosis along with electrocautery of the base was done. We took the help of endoscope and microscope whenever needed. Regular follow up with endoscope was done in postoperative period. Results: Out of total 112 patients 62 were male and 50 were female. Commonest age group affected was 2nd decade. There was no recurrence in patients undergoing operation for the first time. Recurrence was noted in nasopharynx of 3 patients undergoing revision surgery. Conclusion: Complete removal of rhinosporidiosis from the base is the basic criterion to reduce recurrence. It is possible by using meticulous technique along with the guidance of endoscope or microscope whenever needed. Regular postoperative follow up with endoscope is must to detect and treat early recurrence.

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Rhinosporidiosis: An Unusual Affliction

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis

Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis

An unusual palatal mass in a 54-year-old male: report of a rare case

Three Years’ Experience of Management of Different Types of Rhinosporidiosis in Rural Part of Western West Bengal

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