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Rhinophycomycosis—Report of two cases with review of literature

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Rhinophycomycosis is a rare disease. Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of two cases have been highlighted with review of literature.

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  1. Department of E.N.T., K. G’s Medical College, Lucknow

    H. Sharma (Pool Officer) & D. Dayal (Professor & Head)

  2. Department of Pathology, K. G’s Medical College, Lucknow

    P. K. Agrawal (Professor)

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Sharma, H., Agrawal, P.K. & Dayal, D. Rhinophycomycosis—Report of two cases with review of literature. Indian J Otolaryngol 41, 116–118 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994228

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