Rhinoscleroma presenting as a nasal-palatal mass with airway obstruction

Authors

Mark C. Domanski, Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, MDFollow
Alexander Rivero, George Washington University
David E. Kardon, Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, MD

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

5-9-2013

Journal

F1000 Research

Volume

Volume 2

Inclusive Pages

Article number 124

Abstract

We report a case of a 45-year-old male with severe rhinoscleroma. The patient presented to the emergency room with dyspnea from a long-standing nasal-palatal mass. A tracheostomy was required for airway control. While dyspnea in the presence of an upper airway mass is typical of malignancy, consideration of non-oncological etiologies is important. We review the epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of rhinoscleroma.

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APA Citation

Domanski, M.C., Rivero, A., Kardon, D.E. (2013). Rhinoscleroma presenting as a nasal-palatal mass with airway obstruction. F1000 Research, 2:124.

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