Intranasal Rhinosporidosis: A Case Report of a Rare Disease

Rhinosporidiosisis a rare mycotic disease caused by Rhinosporidiumseeberithat affects both humans and animals. We report the case of a 12-year-old girl who presented with a six month history of a progressive right nasal obstruction and ipsilateral epistaxis. Clinical examination revealed a pedicled polyp on the underside of the right lower cornea of the right nostril. Histological examination of the excised polyp confirmed a rhinosporidosis. Follow-up after 2 years showed no recurrence. Although rare, it is an important differential diagnosis of a nasal polyp for a general physician to be aware of.