Nasal rhinosporidiosis in humans: new interpretations and a review of the literature of this enigmatic disease.

Rhinosporidiosis is a disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi which primarily affects the mucosa of the nose, conjunctiva and urethra. While it is endemic in some Asian regions, isolated cases are reported in other parts of the world as a result of the socio-cultural phenomenon of the migration. Its manifestation is a polypoid mass growing inside the affected cavity and the only treatment is surgical excision.

Wegener's granuloma - a case report.

A 75-year-old man presented with nasal obstruction, purulent nasal discharge, crusting and a reddish ulcerated swelling over nose and upper lip. There was external nasal deformity. Histology of the lesions showed necrotic granulomatous vasculitis.

Osteoma of the mastoid - A case report.

Osteoma of the mastoid is a rare, slow-growing and benign tumour. Normally it is asymptomatic, although it may cause cosmetic deformities most of the time. A case of osteoma of the mastoid in a 15 years old boy is reported here.

Parapharyngeal second branchial cyst: A case report.

Branchial cleft cysts extending to the lateral wall of the pharynx are rare. An eight year old female child presented with a cystic swelling in the left parotid region. A bluish cyst was seen anterior to the anterior pillar of left tonsil.