A rare case report of oculosporidiosis from South India: 'Fish Egg' appearance means a lot

Autor: Vishnu Teja Gonugunta, Datta Dipankar, T S Sujatha, Dhanya Kuppuraj, Chinmayee Pabolu, Shanthi D Radhakrishnan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, Vol 60, Iss 3, Pp 269-271 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2589-4528
2589-4536
DOI: 10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_160_21
Popis: To emphasise the importance and possibility of a rare infective condition caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi presented with a vascular mass. A 50-year-old male presented with complaints of a recently noted red mass in his left eye causing irritation. Ocular examination revealed the presence of a large, red vascular mass with numerous greyish-white spots (Fish egg-like appearance) on its surface with feeder vessels. A provisional diagnosis of conjunctival hemangioma was made and planned for excision. The mass was excised and sent for biopsy. It did not require grafting. Histopathological examination revealed a structure of polypoidal mucosal inflammation studded with multiple double-walled sporangia containing endospores in a swiss cheese pattern suggestive of rhinosporidiosis. Rhinology consultation was normal. No recurrence is noted during the follow-up period of 18 months. Bulbar conjunctival involvement is relatively rare. 'Fish egg' appearance aids in the diagnosis and histopathology confirms it. Excision is the only treatment.
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