Authors
Kavitha Ravia, Binoy Sb, Soumya Satheeshc
aDepartment of Pathology, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram; bDepartment of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram; cConsultant Pathologist, St Gregorios Medical Mission Multispeciality Hospital, Parumala
Abstract
Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. The usual site of affection is the naso-pharyngeal mucosa followed by the eyes. Cutaneous and genital lesions are also commonly seen. However, osseous involvement is rare. We report a case of Rhinosporidiosis involving the metatarsal bone of the foot in a 50-year-old male who was HIV positive.
Keywords: Rhinosporidiosis, Bone, Osteosarcoma, Mimicker