Conjunctival Rhinosporidosis Mimicking Papilloma in an Ethiopian Child: A Rare Case Report

TL;DR

A rare case of conjunctival rhinosporidiosis in an Ethiopian child was mistaken for papilloma, highlighting the need for histopathology in diagnosis.

Contribution

This case report presents a rare occurrence of conjunctival rhinosporidiosis mimicking papilloma in a pediatric patient.

Findings

Conjunctival rhinosporidiosis can clinically mimic papilloma, leading to misdiagnosis.

Histopathology is essential for confirming rhinosporidiosis in atypical presentations.

Rhinosporidiosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of conjunctival lesions in endemic regions.

Abstract

Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, mainly affecting the nose and nasopharynx. We report a sporadic occurrence of conjunctival rhinosporidiosis that mimicked papilloma in a 10‐year‐old Ethiopian child. Rhinosporidiosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of conjunctival lesions. Histopathology is necessary for a definitive diagnosis.

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