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An unusual case of rhinoscleroma simulating malignancy maxilla is reported. There was involvement of the bones of maxilla with orbital extensions. The case reported contradicts the general impression that scleroma not involve does the bones.
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Kakar, P.K., Sood, V.P. Rhinoscleroma—An unusual presentation. Ind. J. Otol. 19, 181–183 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047455
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