New interpretations in rhinosporidiosis, enigmatic disease of the last nine decades.

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New interpretations in rhinosporidiosis, enigmatic disease of the last nine decades.

Journal of submicroscopic cytology and pathology - 1 Jan 1992

Ahluwalia K B

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Fungal etiology is widely quoted for the disease rhinosporidiosis. Identity of the fungal sporangium and its relationship with the disease have baffled medical scientists and mycologists for several decades. This study provides unequivocal evidence against involvement of fungus in rhinosporidiosi...

Topics

Humans
Lysosomes
Microscopy, Electron
Nasal Mucosa
Nasal Polyps
Phenotype
Polysaccharides
Proteoglycans
Rhinosporidiosis
Rhinosporidium
Spores, Fungal

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