Visceral leishmaniasis revealed by a squamous cell carcinoma in an HIV-1 infected patient.
Infection
; 41(2): 575-8, 2013 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
We present a case of visceral leishmaniasis confirmed after the histological investigation of an ulcerate lesion of the scalp in an HIV-1-infected patient receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Histological examination of the skin lesion revealed a squamous cell carcinoma superinfected by amastigotes of Leishmania infantum from the bloodstream. Because HIV-1-infected individuals can harbour parasitic infections in normal and neoplastic tissue, it is necessary to examine carefully any skin lesions, particularly those with uncommon aspects or a worsening course, to exclude superinfections by unsuspected pathogens.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA
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Leishmania infantum
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Leishmaniasis Visceral
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Infection
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia