A case of mucosal leishmaniasis: Mimicking intranasal tumor with perforation of septum
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, cilt.49, sa.4, ss.604-607, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 49 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2016
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jmii.2013.11.007
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.604-607
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Leishmania, Leishmaniasis, Mucosal involvement, Septal perforation, Turkey
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
A 79-year-old male suffering from nasal congestion was referred to our hospital. Endoscopic examination revealed a hyperemic mass obstructing the left nasal passage. The lesion's surface was smooth. The findings of imaging studies were consistent with a benign tumor despite the erosion and perforation of the septum. The lesion originated from the middle concha and was attached to it with a thin stalk. It was removed easily by endoscopic resection. Histopathology revealed significant infiltration of mononuclear inflammatory cells, mostly lymphocytes and histiocytes, into the edematous subepithelial connective tissue. High-power magnification showed numerous Leishmania amastigotes in the cytoplasm of the histiocytes. A polymerase chain reaction experiment for Leishmania also confirmed the morphological diagnosis. No relapse was observed in the 12 months after surgery and the patient was doing well.