Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Dermatology

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Disseminated subcutaneous rhinosporidiosis masquerading soft tissue tumor: a rare presentation

Int J Res Dermatol. 2016;2(1):22-24.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20161428

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Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It primarily affects nasal cavity. Cutaneous manifestation of the disease is rare. Here we report a case of disseminated subcutaneous rhinosporidiosis, clinically and radiologically suspected to be a soft tissue tumor, which was diagnosed by FNAC and confirmed by histopathological examination.

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  1. Department of Pathology, Thanjvaur Medical College and Hospital, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu

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