Rhinoscleroma a case report


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Case Report

Author :

Jagram Verma, Hima Thomas

Volume :

2

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Introduction: Rhinoscleroma is a rare, chronic, granulomatous infection involving the upper respiratory tract mostly caused by gram-negative bacilli like Klebsiella Rhinoscleromatis. Most common site affected is the nasopharynx. The disease has classic histopathologic features which consists of Mikulicz cells and Russell bodies. Case Report: This paper represents our experience in the management of a case of rhinoscleroma from a non-endemic area. Patient presented with occasional episodes of bilateral epistaxis and nasal obstruction. Patient has achieved a good clinical outcome after our medical and surgical intervention.

Keyword :

Mikulicz cells, Rhinoscleroma, Russel bodies.