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Local iatrogenic complications in nasopharyngeal rhinoscleroma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

E. E. Dawlatly ,
J. T. Anim  and
M. E. Baraka
E. E. Dawlatly*
Affiliation:
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University.
J. T. Anim
Affiliation:
Associate Professor of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University.
M. E. Baraka
Affiliation:
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University.
*
Dr E. E Dawlatly, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 2114, Dammam-31451, Saudi Arabia.
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Abstract

The possible role of surgical manipulation in inducing local spread and cicatricial complications in rhinoscleroma is illustrated by the three cases discussed in this paper. This is especially so where is occasional presentation as polypoid lesions of the lower respiratory tract may mimic other more sinister lesions and lead to unwarranted invasive procedures by the unsuspecting clinician. The infective nature of the lesions must be appreciated and confirmed microbiologically for appropriate drug treatment to be used. The benefits of minimal surgical intervention are illustrated in the third case.

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Main Articles
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 12 , December 1988 , pp. 1115 - 1118
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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