Rhinoscleroma. (Pathology Clinic).

From: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal | Date: August 1, 2002| Author: Thompson, Lester D.R. | Copyright information

Rhinoscleroma ("hard nose") is caused by Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis, a gram-negative encapsulated bacterium of low infectivity. The disease is uncommon is the United States; most cases are found in the Middle East (especially Egypt), in parts of Latin America, and in Eastern Europe. The disease process usually involves the nasal cavity and the nasopharynx, but it can also involve the larynx, trachea, bronchi, middle ear, and orbit.

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