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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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Rhinosporidiosis: A case report with review of literature
Suresh Babu1, A Anuradha2, Sathish Chandra1, Bina Kashyap2
1 Department of ENT, Dr. Pinnamneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Chinna Outpalli, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India
2 Department of Oral Pathology, St. Joseph Dental College and Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Correspondence Address:
A Anuradha
D/ No - 10/200, Anuradha ENT Hospital, Eluru Road, Gudivada, Krishna - 521 301, Andhra Pradesh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/1755-6783.95969
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Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic infestation by the fungus Rhinosporidium seeberi, which predominantly affects the mucus membranes of the nose and nasopharynx. We report a case of rhinosporidiosis with presentation as a mass extending up to the oropharynx. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. |
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