Disseminated subcutaneous rhinosporidiosis masquerading soft tissue tumor: a rare presentation

Authors

  • Padmanaban K. Govindaraman Department of Pathology, Thanjvaur Medical College and Hospital, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
  • Senthilkumar M. Department of Pathology, Thanjvaur Medical College and Hospital, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
  • Arumugam N. Department of Pathology, Thanjvaur Medical College and Hospital, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
  • Abu A. Arshad Department of Pathology, Thanjvaur Medical College and Hospital, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20161428

Keywords:

Rhinosporidiosis, Disseminated, Subcutaneous

Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It primarily affects nasal cavity. Cutaneous manifestation of the disease is rare. Here we report a case of disseminated subcutaneous rhinosporidiosis, clinically and radiologically suspected to be a soft tissue tumor, which was diagnosed by FNAC and confirmed by histopathological examination. 

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Published

2016-05-13