A Case Series of Rhinosporidiosis at Unfamiliar Sites: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre of Eastern India
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urethra, conjunctiva, cutaneous, histopathological examinationAbstract
Classical anatomic sites are implicated in most diseases. They help the clinician to make a substantial diagnosis. However there exists indistinct chances of occurrence of diseases at sites that are unusual and unexpected. The same is true for the disease Rhinosporidiosis as well. We have attempted to illustrate cases of Rhinosporidiosis with presentations at infrequent sites in this compilation of cases. Tissue diagnosis has ultimately culminated in formulating the conclusive diagnosis here.References
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