Which of the following is not a feature of rhinosporidiosis-: (A) Bleeding polyp, (B) Russel bodies are seen, (C) Oral dapsone is useful in treatment, (D) Excision with the knife is the treatment
Answer is B. Because the polyps are vascular & friable, they bleed easily upon manipulation. Complete excision of mass is done with diathermy knife & cauterization of base. Dapsone is being tried for treating rhinosporidiosis but with limited success. Russel bodies are not seen in Rhinosporidiosis but are a diagnostic feature of Rhinoscleroma.