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Rhinoentomophthoromycosis. Report of two cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Luis F. Ochoa ,
Carlos S. Duque  and
A. Velez
Luis F. Ochoa
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology School of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
Carlos S. Duque*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology School of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
A. Velez
Affiliation:
Department of PathologyHospital Pablo Tobon Uribe, Medellin, Colombia
*
Address for correspondence: Carlos S. Duque, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami, 1475 N. W. 12th Avenue (D-1), Miami, FL 33126USA. Fax: 305-243-4901
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Abstract

Two cases of rhinoenetomophthoromycosis are presented. This rare disease can prodice progressive deformity of the nose and facial structures. A review of the clinical symptoms along with its diagnosis and treatment is described.

Keywords

EntomophthoraNose
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 12 , December 1996 , pp. 1154 - 1156
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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