Rhinosporidiosis

Question 1

a polypoid dx involvibg

Answer 1

mucosal surfaces sp nasal mucosa.

conjunctival lacrimal oral and urethral tissues may also ge involved and genital lesions may resemble condylomata.

Question 2

lesions begin as

Answer 2

small papillomas and dev pedunculated tumors w fissuews and warty surfaces. grayish white flecks noted on tissue.
bleeding easily.

conjunctivaal lesions begin as small pinkish papillary nodules which later become larger, dark and lobulated.

Question 3

etio

Answer 3

rhinosporidium seeberi found in stagnant water.

organisms usually present within polypoid structure.
granulomatous response is 50% or pxs.

tx: dapsone.