title: Rhinosporidiosis: A Rare Cause of Proptosis and an Imaging Dilemma for Sinonasal Masses.
abstract: Background.Rhinosporidiosis is a common disease entity in tropical countries; however, it can be encountered in other parts of the world as well due to increasing medical tourism. It may mimic other more malignant and vigorous pathologies of the involved part.Case Report.We present a case of a 36-year-old male presenting with proptosis due to involvement of nasolacrimal duct which is rare. We will discuss typical CT and MRI features of the disease which were present in the case.Conclusion.For a surgeon and a radiologist, this is a necessary differential to be kept in mind for sinonasal masses. CT and MRI are invaluable investigations. However, FNAC is confirmatory. Both clinical and radiological aspects are required to reach correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Amit Kumar
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1200-9251
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Dey
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Rajaram
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Kartik
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Puneeth
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Murumkar
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Sumit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mitkar
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Room No. 107, KEM Main Boy's Hostel, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hira