Rhinoscleroma Mimicking Malignancy.
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2008-01
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Abstract
Rhinoscleroma is an uncommon chronic granulomatous disease of the upper airways affecting nasal
cavity, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi. The oral cavity, para nasal sinuses, and soft tissues of
the lips and nose can be affected. In rare cases, rhinoscleroma spreads to the orbit. We present a case that
was being evaluated for bilateral neck nodal mass, was confused with malignancy and subsequently, on
thorough clinicopathological evaluation, was diagnosed as rhinoscleroma. This case underlines the importance
of thorough clinical evaluation and diagnostic workup before instituting any sort of treatment in oncology.
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Rhinoscleroma, Malignancy, Chronic Granuloma
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Abrol Deepak, Maqbool M, Afroz Fir, Ashraf M, Khan N A. Rhinoscleroma Mimicking Malignancy. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2008 Jan-Mar;10(1): 32-33