An unusual case of ectopic tungiasis with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
8(6): 465-468, Dec. 2004. ilus
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in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-401722
ABSTRACT
Tungiasis is caused by the penetration of the female sand flea Tunga penetrans into the epidermis, and subsequent hypertrophy of the parasite. In most cases lesions are confined to the feet. During a cross-sectional study, an unusual case of ectopic tungiasis in the inguinal area was detected. Histological examination of tissue samples showed a remarkable pseudoepitheliomatous aspect of the epidermis. Clinical features and differential diagnoses are discussed.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Ectoparasitic Infestations
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Siphonaptera
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Lymph Nodes
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium
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Brazil
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Germany
Institution/Affiliation country:
Charité Medical Faculty/DE
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Federal University of Ceará State/BR
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Mandacaru Foundation/BR
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University of Antwerp/BE
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