Rhinosporidiosis in Colombia: case series and literature review Academic Article

journal

  • Tropical Doctor

abstract

  • Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that affects mucosal surfaces. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation in Colombia are not well-known. We therefore reviewed all 58 reported cases between 1964 and 2015 to raise awareness among clinicians in a non-endemic area. Of the patients, 64% were male (median age = 15 years) and 57% had ocular and 43% nasal manifestations; there were no disseminated cases of the disease. All lesions were surgically removed.

publication date

  • 2018-10-1

edition

  • 48

keywords

  • Chronic Granulomatous Disease
  • Colombia
  • Epidemiology
  • Eye
  • Nose
  • Rhinosporidiosis

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0049-4755

number of pages

  • 5

start page

  • 289

end page

  • 293