DR. SATYA AMRITA VARDHINEEDI

DR. K. ILANGO, DR. RAMPRIYA DHARSHINI JAISINGH

Abstract

Rhinoscleroma is a rare, disfiguring granulomatous inflammatory lesion caused by

Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis. This condition is commonly encountered in otorhinolaryngology

practice and its presentation to an ophthalmologist seldom occurs. Ocular involvement occurs

as an extension from upper respiratory tract involvement. Management has been challenging

with higher recurrence even after debridement. This report illustrates such a case of

Rhinoscleroma which was misdiagnosed initially as nasal polyposis leading to recurrence and

orbital extension .This was later confirmed with histopathology as Rhinoscleroma and

management done accordingly.