Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Jan 2003)
RHINOSCLEROMA - A Case Report
Abstract
Rhinoscleroma is a rare chronic granulomatous infection predominately affecting the sipper respiratory tract caused by Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis, a gram negative aerobic coccobacillus. This disease is endemic to Africa, central and South America, South central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and China. We report a case of rhinoscleroma highlighting clinical feature, investigations and its treatment.