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Infestation of the lacrimal sac by Rhinosporidium seeberi: A clinicopathological case report

Authors :
V Sumathi
Bipasha Mukherjee
Ashwin Mohan
Jyotirmay Biswas
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 61, Iss 10, Pp 588-590 (2013), Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Medknow, 2013.

Abstract

Rhinosporidium seeberi , till recently known as a fungus, has been reclassified as a protistan parasite. It infects humans and many animal species. The authors describe a rare case of oculosporidiosis with involvement of the lacrimal sac exhibiting features of idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease in a young male patient. Clinical features, pathophysiology, and management of lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis have been discussed.

Details

ISSN :
03014738
Volume :
61
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....288a7dd261c4166a1ff4098e78975c2d