midline granuloma of nose

 midline granuloma of nose


 This is a patient aged 42yrs,from orissa presented with a small ulcer in the nasal vestibule which later have spread to the entire nose and mid half of the face.biopsy proven to be  lethal granuloma of nose,non healing,even under antibiotic cover.finally the patient landed in death unfortunately.but this acclaimed academic interest and hence forth i upload these photos for the benifit of doctors and students.
 
 

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rhino-scleroma:granulomatous condition of nose

 rhino-scleroma:granulomatous condition of nose


this is a case of rhinoscleroma,caused by klebsiella rhinoscleromatis,also known as woody nose.
biopsy was performed and report shown to be rhinoscleroma.surgery was performed and the bulk of the mass was reduced.

a woman aged 35 yrs with rhinoscleroma







 

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familial fibrous dysplasia-of the jaws(cherubism)

familial fibrous dysplasia-of jaws(cherubism)

During my clinical practice,i have encountered a few months ago the son of  first woman (41 yrs in yellow).when enquired about the family history,similiar symptoms were found among other members.

thanks to the internet that i have found the data regarding the disease and started the study about this disease,and this was found out to be the familial fibrous dysplasia of jaw bones,often termed as cherubism.

familial fibrous dysplasia in a 41 yr old woman

the elder sister of family aged 45 yrs with same disorder

the brother also got affected, aged 39 yrs

son of 41 yr old sister aged 9 yrs ,developed a swelling in cheek

son of 45 yr old lady aged 22 yrs has symptoms developed.

the affected members of the family with fibrous dysplasia of the face.

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the cases i have seen in my career

hello,this is dr.dakshina murthy dhavala,ent surgeon,kgh,visakhapatnam,brings all the information about the surgeries and cases i have seen in my carreer.