Rhinosporidiosis is a rare fungal infection, specially when it involves the eye. Its etiologic agent is Rhinosporidium seeberi, which produces elevated and polypoid lesions, with features of granulomatous inflammation, rich in parasites. The authors report a case with tarsal conjunctival impairment in a 22-year-old patient. This is the first case of the ocular disease in the state of Espirito Santo. The clinical features, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy are discussed.
Rhinosporidiosis; Rhinosporidium; Eye infections fungal; Case report
