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Rhinosporidiosis of parotid duct: a rare case report.

Authors :
Mahapatra S
Tripathy S
Rath G
Misra G
Source :
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology [Indian J Pathol Microbiol] 2007 Apr; Vol. 50 (2), pp. 320-2.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Although rhinsporidiosis caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi is known to mankind since hundred years, many aspects of this enigmatic disease have remained mysterious till date. Parotid duct as a site of involvement has rarely been reported. Our case interestingly presented with a cystic mass of left parotid duct accompanied by an ulcer and mucopurulent discharge was finally confirmed to be a case of rhinosporidiosis by histopathological examination.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0377-4929
Volume :
50
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of pathology & microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17883056