• Title of article

    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