Urethral Rhinosporidiosis Analysis of 27 Cases

Abstract

An analysis of 27 cases of urethral rhinosporidiosis is presented. Only 11 cases have been previously reported. The disease is chronic and causes no systemic derangement. The key to diagnosis is its characteristic histology and diathermy excision provides the best treatment.

Rhinosporidiosis Mimicking Penile Malignancy

“…The question of sexual transmission has been raised by the description by Symmers [ 18] of vulval rhinosporidiosis in a female and penile urethral rhinosporidiosis in a male, both of whom were sexual partners. However, similar evi dence of sexual transmission or sexual aberrations in patients with penile rhinosporidiosis has not been found by others [10].…”

“…It was first reported by Ingram [7] in 1910 and since then about 37 cases have been reported in the English literature [8][9][10]. The disease manifests as urethral involvement usually restricted to the fossa navicularis and external ure thral meatus.…”

“…Partial amputation may be necessary if there is diffuse involvement of the glans as well. Recur rences are seen in up to 25% of patients with urethral rhi nosporidiosis [10], However, its incidence can be de creased considerably by the use of a diathermy knife for excision and electrocauterisation of the base of the le sion.…”

Lesions of the Female Urethra: A Review

“…The infection is thought to spread in infected water and soil, commensurate with the rural background of the patients in this series. 23 …”

“…23 Symptoms of the condition can include voiding difficulties, mass, and bleeding. The infection is thought to spread in infected water and soil, commensurate with the rural background of the patients in this series.…”