Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in a cocaine user: diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge
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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LILACS
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SES-SP
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ColecionaSUS
Asunto principal:
Leishmaniasis Mucocutánea
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Trastornos Relacionados con Cocaína
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Antimoniato de Meglumina
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Antiprotozoarios
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil