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Rhinoscleroma. A case report ; Rinoscleroma. Descripción de un caso

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Abstract

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. ; Introducción: El rinoscleroma es una patología crónica rara descrita en 1870 por Von Hebra ocasionada por Klebsiella pneumoniae subespecie rhinoscleromatis. Descripción: Paciente varón de 24 años con tumor en ambas fosas nasales de cuatro años de evolución. Discusión: El rinoscleroma es una enfermedad lentamente progresiva que se presenta en tres etapas: atrófica, granulomatosa y fibrótica. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico adecuado permite un manejo clínico y tratamiento médico oportuno.