Leprosy and Rhinoscleroma: A Rare Case of Concurrence
| Author | Matin Ghazizadeh | en |
| Author | Nasrin Yazdani | en |
| Orcid | Matin Ghazizadeh [0000-0002-3755-3499] | en |
| Issued Date | 2019-02-28 | en |
| 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. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/archcid.63233 | en |
| Keyword | Rhinoscleroma | en |
| Keyword | Leprosy | en |
| Keyword | Infectious Disease | en |
| Keyword | Chronic Granulomatous Disease | en |
| Keyword | Nasal Septal Perforation | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Leprosy and Rhinoscleroma: A Rare Case of Concurrence | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |