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Leprosy and Rhinoscleroma: A Rare Case of Concurrence
Author/Authors
Ghazizadeh ، Matin Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Taleghani Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Yazdani ، Nasrin Amiralam Hospital, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract
Introduction: Rhinoscleroma and leprosy are two rare infectious granulomatous diseases that can involve the nasal cavity with similar pathophysiologies. It seems that this is the first time that the coexistence of rhinoscleroma and leprosy has been reported in the English literature. Case Presentation:We present the case of a 65-year-old male presented with nasal purulent rhinorrhea, extensive crusts and a large septal perforation. Rhinoscleroma and leprosy were diagnosed histopathologically. Culture results confirmed the diagnosis as well. Complete medical treatment was effective. Conclusions: This case report highlights the importance of possible coincidence of two rare granulomatous infectious diseases with similar pathophysiologies in a patient.
Keywords
Rhinoscleroma , Leprosy , Infectious Disease , Chronic Granulomatous Disease , Nasal Septal Perforation
Journal title
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Record number
2503576
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