A Case Of Isolated Rhinosporidiosis Of Lacrimal Sac Diagnosed As Chronic Dacrocystitis – Case Report

Rhinosporidiosis is a Chronic infection of the mucous membrane, caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. Transmission of infection is through transepithelial penetration & Occular penetration, mostly affecting young people, predominantly males with the history of bath in ponds, rivers or stagnant waters. The nose & nasopharynx are the most common site of infection. Isolated lacrimal sac Rhinosporidiosis without nasal mass is a rare entity. Although nasal obstruction & Epistaxis are a common presentation, patient with epiphora without any nasal mass is difficult to diagnosis. In this case patient presented with isolated Lacrimal Sac Rhinosporidosis disguising as Chronic Dacrocystitis. Patient was managed by endoscopic excision