International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 72-74, March 2009

Rhinoscleroma in a child

Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

Received 7 February 2008; received in revised form 22 June 2008; accepted 25 June 2008. published online 04 August 2008.

Summary 

Rhinoscleroma is an endemic disease in Egypt, it affects mainly the nose but it can extend to the pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi. It is more common in females and it usually affects the middle age individuals. Unilateral nasal affection is rare while bilateral presentation is common. In this study, we present a 5-year-old girl with unilateral rhinoscleroma.

Keywords: Rhinoscleroma, Nasal granuloma, Chronic rhinitis, Pediatric rhinitis

 

PII: S1871-4048(08)00051-8

doi:10.1016/j.pedex.2008.06.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 72-74, March 2009

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