Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Report of Two Atypical Cases

Authors

  • Reza M. Robati Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
  • Fahimeh Abdollahimajd Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Keywords:

New world leishmaniasis, Old world leishmaniasis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, leishmaniasis, Atypical cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Abstract

Multiple and unusual clinical features of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) had been reported as hyperkeratotic, psoriasiform, eczematoid, zosteriform pattern, warty lesions, erysipeloid, and acneiform lesions. The clinical features of CL primarily depend on the host's cell-mediated response and the species of Leishmania being involved. In this paper we reported two cases of atypical CL from Iran, Shohada-e-Tajrish and Loghman-e-Hakim hospitals presented with infiltrative erythematous lesions covering the perioral region and the lower limb, respectively. The diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis was confirmed with skin smears and biopsies.

Author Biographies

Reza M. Robati, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Skin Research Center

Fahimeh Abdollahimajd, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Skin Research Center

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Published

2015-05-06

Issue

Vol. 2 (2015)

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