Rinoscleroma. Descripción de un caso

Introduction: Rhinoscleroma is a rare chronic disease described in 1870 by Von Hebra caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies rhinoscleromatis. Description: A 24-year-old male patient with a tumor in both nostrils of four years of evolution. Discussion: Rhinoscleroma is a slowly progressive diseas...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Sanchez-sierra, Luis Enrique, Matute-martinez, Carlos Felipe, Barahona-lopez, Daniel Martin, Bandes, Miguel, Urbina, Ana Raquel, Giron, Flor
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
Repositorio:GREDOS. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Salamanca
OAI Identifier:oai:gredos.usal.es:10366/136141
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10366/136141
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Otorrinolaringología
nariz
garganta
oídos
Audiología y otología
sordera
Otorhinolaryngology
ENT
Audiology and otology
deafness
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Sumario:Introduction: Rhinoscleroma is a rare chronic disease described in 1870 by Von Hebra caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies rhinoscleromatis. Description: A 24-year-old male patient with a tumor in both nostrils of four years of evolution. Discussion: Rhinoscleroma is a slowly progressive disease that occurs in three stages: atrophic, granulomatous and fibrotic. Conclusions: Adequate diagnosis allows clinical management and timely medical treatment.