What does rhinoscleroma mean?
A chronic granulomatous infection of the nasal passages and adjacent structures, caused by the bacterium Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis. It is characterized by the formation of granulomas and the destruction of the nasal mucosa.
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"The patient was diagnosed with rhinoscleroma, a rare and debilitating disease that required long-term antibiotic treatment."
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