TY - JOUR
T1 - Isolated subglottic scleroma
AU - Postma, Gregory N.
AU - Wawrose, Steven
AU - Tami, Thomas A.
PY - 1996/5
Y1 - 1996/5
N2 - Scleroma, more commonly known as rhinoscleroma, is u progressive, chronic, granulomatous disease of the respiratory tract and adjacent tissues. Early diagnosis and prolonged therapy are critical in avoiding its late sequelae. We describe an unusual case of scleroma presenting as worsening chronic lung disease. The variety of clinical presentations and treatment modalities is reviewed.
AB - Scleroma, more commonly known as rhinoscleroma, is u progressive, chronic, granulomatous disease of the respiratory tract and adjacent tissues. Early diagnosis and prolonged therapy are critical in avoiding its late sequelae. We describe an unusual case of scleroma presenting as worsening chronic lung disease. The variety of clinical presentations and treatment modalities is reviewed.
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U2 - 10.1177/014556139607500510
DO - 10.1177/014556139607500510
M3 - Article
C2 - 8935530
AN - SCOPUS:0029892499
SN - 0145-5613
VL - 75
SP - 306
EP - 308
JO - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
JF - Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
IS - 5
ER -