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An unusual case of ectopic tungiasis with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia
Heukelbach, J; Sahebali, S; Van Marck, E; Sabóia Moura, R. C; Feldmeier, H.
  • Heukelbach, J; Federal University of Ceará State. Department of Community Health. BR
  • Sahebali, S; University of Antwerp. Faculty of Medicine. Department of Pathology. Antwerp. BE
  • Van Marck, E; University of Antwerp. Faculty of Medicine. Department of Pathology. Antwerp. BE
  • Sabóia Moura, R. C; Mandacaru Foundation. Fortaleza. BR
  • Feldmeier, H; Charité Medical Faculty. Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology of Infection. Berlin. DE
Braz. j. infect. dis ; 8(6): 465-468, Dec. 2004. ilus
Article 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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ectoparasitic Infestations / Siphonaptera / Lymph Nodes Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Animals / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. infect. dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2004 Type: Article Affiliation country: Belgium / Brazil / Germany Institution/Affiliation country: Charité Medical Faculty/DE / Federal University of Ceará State/BR / Mandacaru Foundation/BR / University of Antwerp/BE

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ectoparasitic Infestations / Siphonaptera / Lymph Nodes Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Animals / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. infect. dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2004 Type: Article Affiliation country: Belgium / Brazil / Germany Institution/Affiliation country: Charité Medical Faculty/DE / Federal University of Ceará State/BR / Mandacaru Foundation/BR / University of Antwerp/BE