Cutaneous Rhinosporidiosis mimicking soft tissue tumour: A Case report with review of literature

  • Richa Bhartiya Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna Bihar India PIN-800004
  • Pallavi Agrawal Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna - 800004 Bihar India
  • Rakesh Mehra Senior Resident, Department of Radiology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna - 800004 Bihar India
Keywords: Rhinosporidium seeberi, subcutaneous, nasal cavity

Abstract

Background: Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It is endemic in India & Sri Lanka. It usually involves the nasal cavity & rarely other sites including skin. Cutaneous rhinosporidiosis presents as papule & nodule and very rarely as soft tissue mass.Case Report: We report a case of cutaneous rhinosporidiosis in a 32-year old HIV seropositive male presenting as soft tissue mass on lateral aspect of left foot near ankle-joint.Conclusion: High index of suspicion is very important for an early diagnosis and management of these cases. Rarity of this lesion warrants its mention. DOI: 10.21276/APALM.1187

Author Biography

Richa Bhartiya, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna Bihar India PIN-800004
Associate Professor,Department of Pathology,Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH),Ashok Rajpath,Patna - 800004BiharIndiaPIN-800004

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Published
2017-08-25
Section
Case Report