Rhinosporidiosis in Colombia: case series and literature review

Trop Doct. 2018 Oct;48(4):289-293. doi: 10.1177/0049475518787123. Epub 2018 Jul 22.

Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that affects mucosal surfaces. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation in Colombia are not well-known. We therefore reviewed all 58 reported cases between 1964 and 2015 to raise awareness among clinicians in a non-endemic area. Of the patients, 64% were male (median age = 15 years) and 57% had ocular and 43% nasal manifestations; there were no disseminated cases of the disease. All lesions were surgically removed.

Keywords: Colombia; Rhinosporidiosis; Rhinosporidium seeberi; granulomatous disease; mucosal lesions; polyps.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Animals
  • Child
  • Colombia / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rhinosporidiosis / epidemiology*
  • Rhinosporidium / isolation & purification*