Periungual tegumentary leishmaniasis: a diagnostic challenge
An. bras. dermatol
; 92(2): 268-269, Mar.-Apr. 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Periungual and paronychia-like skin lesions can mimic various diseases, setting up a diagnostic challenge that invariably requires correlation with complementary tests. We report a case of an ulcerated tumor of the nailfold diagnosed as leishmaniasis. Although paronychia-like cutaneous leishmaniasis is a rare variant, its epidemiological relevance in Brazil should prompt dermatologists to include it as a plausible diagnosis thus leading to correct work up and treatment.
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