Naslov
Cutaneous leishmaniasis: A case report.

Autori
Marovt, M ; Kokol, R ; Stanimirović, Andrija ; Miljković, Jovan

Izvornik
Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (1318-4458) 19 (2010); 41-43

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
Leishmania; cutaneous

Sažetak
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most common form of leishmaniasis caused by flagellate protozoa of the genus Leishmania transmitted by sand fly bites. Old World leishmaniasis is endemic in the Mediterranean Sea and the neighbouring countries. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy with a cutaneous leishmaniasis in form of papules on the nose, right and left lower leg. Histopathological examination showed diffuse dermal infiltrate predominantly of macrophages with admixture of few lymphocytes, eosinophils and plasma cells. In most of macrophages amastigotes were seen. Because of higher rate of travel and work abroad increased number of sporadic cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in non-endemic areas should be taken into account.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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