Laryngeal rhinosporidiosis: An airway catastrophe averted

Rhinosporidiosis is a type of nasal polypoidal growth arising from the mucosa of nasal cavity and often extending to nasopharynx. Occasionally, this growth may invade the lower airways and cause airway obstruction. The clinical presentation of such cases is often contradictory and airway management...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2020-02, Vol.9 (2), p.1248-1252
Main Authors: Vidhya, Sri, Swain, Bhanu, Baruah, Binayak, Kumari, Rashmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
airway management
Airway obstruction
Anesthesia
Case Report
larynx
Physicians
rhinosporidiosis
tracheostomy
Vecuronium
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Summary:Rhinosporidiosis is a type of nasal polypoidal growth arising from the mucosa of nasal cavity and often extending to nasopharynx. Occasionally, this growth may invade the lower airways and cause airway obstruction. The clinical presentation of such cases is often contradictory and airway management during induction of anesthesia requires caution to prevent potential life-threatening situations. A case of large pedunculated rhinosporidiosis involving the epiglottis and laryngeal inlet, with significant airway management challenge has been presented here. Clinical significance: Primary care physicians should be diligent in evaluating patients with rhinosporidiosis and look for signs of airway obstruction to rule out lower airway involvement.
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1042_19