Tracheal rhinosporidiosis: An uncommon life threatening benign condition. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Kanu Lal Saha: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2. Belayat Hossain Siddiquee: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. Mosleh Uddin: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh

4. Md. Nazrul-Islam: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract:

Rhinosporidiosis in tracheobronchial tree is extremely rare. It poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and has high chance of mortality because of presentation with respiratory distress. We report such a case of a 35 years old man who presented with respiratory distress and dry irritating cough. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy revealed a reddish soft tissue mass below the vocal cord level. Magnetic Resonance Imaging showed a soft tissue opacity within the trachea occluding the airway. Direct endoscopic biopsy was done after securing the airway. Histopathological examination confirmed rhinosporidiosis and the mass was excised through an external approach. The patient was free of symptoms and no recurrence was reported till 30 months of follow-up.

Page(s): 526-527

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Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 24, Issue: 7, Year: 2014

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