Rhinophycomycosis

Rhinophycomycosis, a subcutaneous fungal infection, is less uncommon than m any other frequently cited granulomatous lesions of the paranasal sinuses. Four illustrative cases are presented with their characteristic clinical, r adiological and histopathological features. The initial origin of the swell ing was always in the region of the nasal vestibule and ala. The therapeuti c response to potassium iodide, ketaconazole and fluconazole was dramatic a nd sustained.