Plantar ulcer as an atypical manifestation of cutaneous leishmaniasis
An. bras. dermatol
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96(3): 352-354, May-June 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis is characterized by ulcers with raised edges and a granular bottom, mainly on the lower limbs. This is a case report of a male patient with an ulcer on the left plantar region. The diagnosis was confirmed by positive PCR for L. braziliensis and the presence of amastigotes of Leishmania sp. in the histopathological examination. After treatment with Glucantime, the patient showed full healing of the ulcer. The unusual location of the ulceration calls attention to atypical presentations of leishmaniasis, and the importance of histopathological examination and PCR, leading to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
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Asunto principal:
Leishmania braziliensis
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Leishmaniasis Cutánea
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Úlcera del Pie
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Leishmania
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
Dermatologia
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Escola Bahiana de Medicina/BR
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Federal da Bahia/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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