Abstract
Background: Rhinosporidiosis refers to a granulomatous inflammation of mucocutaneous sites caused by Rhinosporidium Seeberi, presenting most frequently as polypoidal lesions in the nose and nasal cavity. Involvement of sites like the conjunctiva, trachea, nasopharynx, skin, and genitourinary tract are rare. Cases of nasal rhinosporidiosis with satellite skin nodules around head and neck region has been reported. Primary cutaneous involvement is however extremely rare [1]. We report the case of a 58 year old male who came with complaints of anterior chest wall swelling since 2 months with sudden increase in size. The patient was sent for FNAC with a clinical diagnosis of a soft tissue tumor. FNAC however revealed sporangia of varying sizes with endospores along with foreign body giant cell reaction. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Cutaneous rhinosporidiosis may mimic a soft tissue tumor. FNAC being a minimally invasive and less expensive procedure gave a definitive diagnosis, and also aided to initiate prompt management of the condition.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
