Sub-Saharan African Journal of Medicine

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2016  |  Volume : 3  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 118--121

Rhinoentomophthoromycosis in Northern Nigeria: Report of two cases


Aminu Bakari1, Iliyasu Yunusa Shuaibu1, Mohammed Aminu Usman1, Ahmed Mayun2, Sa'ad Aliyu Ahmed2 
1 Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
2 Department of Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Iliyasu Yunusa Shuaibu
Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria
Nigeria

Rhinoentomophthoromycosis is a rare granulomatous disease restricted to the nose and its surrounding tissues. The disease occurs mostly in tropical rainforest of Africa, India, South and Central America, and South East Asia. Etiological diagnosis of the disease may be difficult because the fungal element is rarely found in the tissue and if present may be fragmented. Two cases of managed subcutaneous zygomycosis (rhinoentomophthoromycosis) from the Savannah region of Northern Nigeria are presented. A review of clinical presentation, investigations, and treatments outcome are described. High index of suspicion is required so that treatment can be started early to avoid attendant consequences and improve the outcome.


How to cite this article:
Bakari A, Shuaibu IY, Usman MA, Mayun A, Ahmed SA. Rhinoentomophthoromycosis in Northern Nigeria: Report of two cases.Sub-Saharan Afr J Med 2016;3:118-121


How to cite this URL:
Bakari A, Shuaibu IY, Usman MA, Mayun A, Ahmed SA. Rhinoentomophthoromycosis in Northern Nigeria: Report of two cases. Sub-Saharan Afr J Med [serial online] 2016 [cited 2024 Mar 28 ];3:118-121
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