Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in a cocaine user: diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;53: e20200040, 2020. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) is a chronic infection that can affect the skin and mucous membranes. We report a case of oral, nasopharyngeal, and penile lesions in a 35-year-old cocaine user. The patient presented with ulcerated lesions in 2014. Histopathologic analysis revealed amastigotes, and serological test results were positive for leishmaniasis. Systemic therapy with meglumine antimoniate was administered; however, the patient failed to present for follow-up. In 2018, he returned with nasal collapse, and another histopathologic test confirmed MCL. This case illustrates the importance of careful differential diagnosis of skin and mucous ulcers to identify the particular pathology.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
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SES-SP
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ColecionaSUS
Assunto principal:
Leishmaniose Mucocutânea
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Cocaína
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Antimoniato de Meglumina
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Antiprotozoários
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil