Rhinosporidiosis

Rhinosporidiosis (pronounced: rye-no-spor-id-ee-oh-sis) is a chronic granulomatous infection primarily affecting the mucous membranes of the nose, conjunctiva, and urethra. The disease is caused by the organism Rhinosporidium seeberi.

Etymology

The term "Rhinosporidiosis" is derived from the Greek words "rhino" meaning nose, and "sporidium" referring to the spore-forming organism Rhinosporidium seeberi that causes the disease.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of Rhinosporidiosis is the presence of polypoidal masses in the nose or eye. Other symptoms may include nasal obstruction, epistaxis (nosebleeds), and rhinorrhea (runny nose).

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Rhinosporidiosis is typically made through clinical examination and histopathological analysis of the polypoidal masses. The presence of large, thick-walled sporangia in tissue samples is indicative of Rhinosporidium seeberi infection.

Treatment

Treatment for Rhinosporidiosis primarily involves surgical removal of the polypoidal masses. Antifungal medications may also be used in some cases, although their effectiveness is not well established.

Epidemiology

Rhinosporidiosis is endemic in certain parts of India and Sri Lanka, but cases have been reported worldwide. The disease is not considered contagious, and transmission is thought to occur through direct contact with water contaminated with Rhinosporidium seeberi.

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External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Rhinosporidiosis
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