Laryngeal rhinosporidiosis: An airway catastrophe averted

Laryngeal rhinosporidiosis: An airway catastrophe averted

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Rhinosporidiosis is a type of nasal polypoidal growth arising harmonica carrying case from the mucosa of nasal cavity and often extending to nasopharynx.Occasionally, this growth may invade the lower airways and cause airway obstruction.The clinical presentation of such cases is often contradictory and airway management during induction of anesthesia requires caution to prevent potential life-threatening situations.A case of large pedunculated rhinosporidiosis involving the epiglottis and laryngeal bengals dog collar inlet, with significant airway management challenge has been presented here.Clinical significance: Primary care physicians should be diligent in evaluating patients with rhinosporidiosis and look for signs of airway obstruction to rule out lower airway involvement.