Rhinosporidiosis: A Rare Cause of Proptosis and an Imaging Dilemma for Sinonasal Masses. (30th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dey, Amit Kumar; Sharma, Rajaram; Mittal, Kartik; Kumar, Puneeth; Murumkar, Vivek; Mitkar, Sumit; Hira, Priya
• Other Names: Zhou Guangwei Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-11-30
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/3573512
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Background. Rhinosporidiosis is a common disease entity in tropical countries; however, it can be encountered in other parts of the world as well due to increasing medical tourism. It may mimic other more malignant and vigorous pathologies of the involved part. Case Report. We present a case of a 36-year-old male presenting with proptosis due to involvement of nasolacrimal duct which is rare. We will discuss typical CT and MRI features of the disease which were present in the case. Conclusion. For a surgeon and a radiologist, this is a necessary differential to be kept in mind for sinonasal masses. CT and MRI are invaluable investigations. However, FNAC is confirmatory. Both clinical and radiological aspects are required to reach correct diagnosis.