Rhinosporidiosis

ICD-10 Code B48.1

Rhinosporidiosis

Definition

Chronic, localized granulomatous infection of mucocutaneous tissues, especially the nose, and characterized by hyperplasia and the development of polyps. It is found in humans and other animals and is caused by the mesomycetozoean organism rhinosporidium seeberi.

Also known as Rhinosporidium seeberi caused disease or disorder, Rhinosporidium seeberi disease or disorder, Rhinosporidium seeberi infectious disease — per MONDO

Also identified as