Nasal rhinosporidiosis masquerading as pyogenic granuloma in a pediatric patient at a Zonal Referral Hospital in Central Tanzania: Case report [PDF]
Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Being rare, rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that is characterized by polypoidal lesions of the mucous membrane and is caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi.
Zephania Saitabau Abraham +2 more
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Urethral rhinosporidiosis: Prolapsing mass from urethra in a Bangladeshi farmer [PDF]
IDCases, 2023 Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous fungal infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. Usual site of infection is the nasal mucosa & nasopharynx. Male urethra is extremely rare site involving this disease.
B.M. Saiduzzaman +5 more
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An unusual presentation of rhinosporidiosis in the lacrimal sac – A case report and a literature review [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareRhinosporidiosis is a rare granulomatous disease affecting the nasal mucosa, nasopharynx, skin and eyes due to Rhinosporidium seeberi. Lacrimal Sac involvement is very rare. Hence, we report an unusal presentation of rhinosporidiosis in lacrimal sac area
Raja Ayyakutti Muni +2 more
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Recurrent nasopharyngeal rhinosporidiosis: Case report from Qatar and review of the literature [PDF]
IDCases, 2020 Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease that predominantly affects the mucosal membranes of the nose and nasopharynx. The disease is caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, an eukaryotic pathogen with distinct geographical distribution ...
Gawahir M. Ali +5 more
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Diversity and Distribution of Fungal Infections in Rwanda: High Risk and Gaps in Knowledge, Policy, and Interventions [PDF]
Journal of FungiFungal infections (FIs) are spreading globally, raising a significant public health concern. However, its documentation remains sparse in Africa, particularly in Rwanda.
Claude Mambo Muvunyi +6 more
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Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2020 Rhinosporidium seeberi (R. seeberi) causes rhinosporidiosis, which is manifested as tumor-like polyps developing primarily in the nostrils and conjunctiva in human and animals.
Seray Töz
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Disseminated rhinosporidiosis mimicking pulmonary metastasis – A case report
Journal of Advanced Lung Health, 2021 Rhinosporidiosis is a granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, mostly affecting the nasal mucosa. Extranasal involvement is also reported involving eyes, oral cavity, and skin.
Rabitha Balakrishnan +3 more
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An unusual palatal mass in a 54-year-old male: report of a rare case
Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, 2022 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.
Srinivasan Ranjanee +4 more
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Tumoral cutaneous rhinosporidiosis: Case report and review of literature
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2023 Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi commonly affecting nasal mucosa, conjunctiva, and urethra. Subcutaneous tumor nodule presentation is rare and often mimics as sarcoma.
Nayantrishna Nath +6 more
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Conjunctival rhinosporidiosis mimicking pyogenic granuloma—A case report
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, 2023 Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi endemic in India, commonly in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Chhattisgarh, etc.
S Sreevibya +4 more
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