Isolated Primary Rhinosporidiosis of the Parotid Duct: A Rare Presentation

Authors

  • Chappity Preetam Department of Otorhinolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Pin-751019.
  • Pradeep Pradhan Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Pin-751019 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
  • Swagatika Samal Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Pin-751019 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Abstract:

Introduction: The primary involvement of the parotid duct in rhinosporidiosis is very rare in clinical practice. Here, we present a case of rhinosporidiosis primarily involving the parotid duct, which was successfully excised through transparotid and transoral approaches.   Case Report: A 51-year-old male presented with a painless progressive swelling over the left cheek for nine months. It was diagnosed as a parotid cyst or a mucous retention cyst based upon the radiological and cytological features. The cyst was completely excised with transparotid and transoral approaches, and the final diagnosis was confirmed to be rhinosporidiosis. Conclusion: Although the nose and the paranasal sinus are the common sites to be involved in rhinosporidiosis, the affection of the parotid duct is very unusual in clinical practice.

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volume 32  issue 3

pages  193- 196

publication date 2020-05-01

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