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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.610.600.700

**Synonyms:** - Rhinosporidium seeberi Infection