Osseous Rhinosporidiosis Mimicking Osteosarcoma - A Master of Camouflage!

Authors

  • Kavitha Ravi Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • S Binoy Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Soumya Satheesh St Gregorios Medical Mission Multispeciality Hospital, Parumala Author

Keywords:

Rhinosporidiosis, Bone, Osteosarcoma, Mimicker

Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. The usual site of affection is the nasopharyngeal mucosa followed by the eyes. Cutaneous and genital lesions are also commonly seen. However, osseous involvement is rare. We report a case of Rhinosporidiosis involving the metatarsal bone of the foot in a 50-year-old male who was HIV positive

Author Biographies

  • Kavitha Ravi, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Professor, Department of Pathology

  • S Binoy , Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics

  • Soumya Satheesh, St Gregorios Medical Mission Multispeciality Hospital, Parumala

    Consultant Pathologist

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Published

2022-03-31

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