Disseminated rhinosporidiosis destroying the talus: a case report.
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Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous fungal disease caused by Rhinosporidiosis seeberi. It usually affects the mucocutaneous tissue of the nose; bone involvement is rare. We report the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of rhinosporidiosis involving the face, forehead, and right foot. As antimicrobial therapy was ineffective, a below-knee amputation was performed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 16 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008