Cutaneous Larva Migrans With Bullous Eruptions in A Young Child

@#Infection of cutaneous larva migrans is usually acquired in the tropical region and mainly affects children. It is generally diagnosed with symptoms of severe itchiness and skin lesion that appears as a migrating erythematous linear lesion. It often occurs with a history of skin exposure to soil. Atypical presentation of the infection causes difficulty in diagnosis and delays treatment for the patient. Once diagnosed, cutaneous larva migrans is treated easily with helminth medications such as albendazole. Recognition of the skin lesion of cutaneous larva migrans in the atypical presentation of the infection for prompt treatment will comfort and prevent secondary infection complications. This case describes a presentation of bullous eruption in a child infected with cutaneous larva migrans.

North Italy: Welcome to the Tropics!

We describe a case of cutaneous Larva Migrans in an 8-year-old Caucasian girl. The lesion appeared ten days after a bath in the river in a valley in the north-east of Piedmont. The patient was successfully treated with Albendazole 400 mg daily for 5 days. Autochthonous cases are rare, particularly in northern Italy. Probably the high temperatures and the high degree of humidity favored by the climate changes to which Europe is subjected are favorable to the development of larvae. The diagnosis of cutaneous Larva Migrans should, therefore, be considered also in individuals who have not traveled in geographic areas at risk for the climate.

In Vivo Observation of Cutaneous Larva Migrans by Fluorescence-Advanced Videodermatoscopy.

Fluorescence-advanced videodermatoscopy is not a widespread diagnostic technique. Its application in dermatology can facilitate the diagnosis of diseases such as cutaneous larva migrans by enabling us to recognize the precise position of larva in vivo on the skin. Using this noninvasive technique, we detected a case of cutaneous larva migrans in a patient.

Complete resolution of cutaneous larva migrans with topical ivermectin: A case report.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM; also called creeping eruption) is a cutaneous ectoparasitosis commonly observed in tropical countries. It is characterized by an erythematous, pruritic, and raised lesion with linear or serpiginous distribution, typically localized at the lower extremities. Oral ivermectin represents the most recommended current treatment, with important adverse effects associated. We report the clinical case of a 52-year old with CLM, successfully treated with topical ivermectin.

Atypical Presentation of Cutaneous Larva Migrans: A Case Report & Literature Review

Cutaneous larva migrans, also known as “migrant linear epidermitis”, “beach worm”, “migranthelminthiasis”, “dermatitis serpiginosus” or “creeping eruption”. It is a zoonosis which caused byaccidental percutaneous inoculation of helminth larvae, usually parasites of the small intestines of catsand dogs. It typically presents as an itchy, erythematous, serpiginous, cutaneous eruption. We describea case of disseminated and extensive infection of cutaneous larva migrans in a 21-year-old traveler,leading a delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Diagnosis of Cutaneous Pili Migrans Assisted by Dermoscopy / 대한피부과학회지

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Diagnosis of Cutaneous Pili Migrans Assisted by Dermoscopy / 대한피부과학회지

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Creeping Eruption on the Move: A Case Series from Northern India.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is the most common tropically acquired dermatosis caused by infection with hookworm larvae. It is commonly seen in tropical areas, and in people who have a history of foreign travel and of walking barefoot on sandy soil or beaches. An increased incidence has been seen in non-endemic areas due to change in environmental and behavioral factors. The presence of this entity is questionable in Northern region as the environmental conditions and the type of soil is not favorable, both of which are required for the survival of nematode. We describe a case series of six patients presented during winter season in the outpatient department of Dermatology within a short period of 2 months. We also review the clinical features of various other creeping eruptions and factors that are responsible for boosting infection in North India.

Creeping eruption of the hand in an Iranian patient: Cutaneous larva migrans.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM), a serpiginous cutaneous eruption is the most commonly acquired tropical dermatosis. It is caused by infection with hookworm larvae in tropical and sub-tropical areas, and people who have a history of travel in these countries. The most frequent location of CLM is the distal lower extremities or buttocks. We describe a case of 57-year-old Iranian female patient with CLM of hand (unusual site) without traveling to endemic countries that was successfully treated with oral albendazole. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of CLM in Iran.

Larva migrans cutánea en un paciente viajero portador de dishidrosis: a propósito de un caso clínico / Cutaneous larva migrans in a traveling patient with dyshidrosis: a case report

Larva migrans cutánea es el resultado de una infección por nematodos y muestra una erupción serpiginosa característica. Con el aumento de los viajes a zonas tropicales, muchos pacientes pueden volver con ésta infección, que es a menudo, mal diagnosticada o tratada incorrectamente. Esta enfermedad cutánea parasitaria es causada por la migración de larvas provenientes de animales en la epidermis humana.

Cutaneous larva migrans is a result of a nematode infection and shows a characteristic creeping eruption. As travel to the tropics zone increases, many patients may be returning with this infection, which is often misdiagnosed or treated incorrectly. This parasitic skin disease is caused by the migration of animal hookworm larvae in the human epidermis.

Cutaneous larva migrans masquerading as tinea corporis: a case report.

A 25-year-old male was seen with complaints of itchy skin lesions over left thigh. On examination multiple annular scaly plaques with wavy borders, peripheral papules and central clearing was seen. Closer examination revealed multiple forked tracts with excoriated papules. A diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans was made and the patient treated using T.Albendazole 400 mg twice daily for 7 days which resulted in complete clinical cure.

Cutaneous larva migrans syndrome: a case report.

Cutaneous larva migrans (CML) is a frequent parasitic infestation caused by migration of animal hookworm larvae into the human epidermis. This skin disease is common in warmer climates among people, who have contact with contaminated soil. Clinical manifestation of CML is an itchy, erythematous, linear tract, which appears days to even months after exposure to infested sand or soil. Diagnosis is established on the clinical presentation. We describe a case of CML acquired during a holiday in Brazil.

Not to be missed! Differential diagnoses of common dermatological problems in returning travellers.

After systemic febrile illnesses and diarrhoea, dermatological disorders are the third most frequent health problem of returning travellers consulting travel clinics. While most travel-related dermatological problems are mild, self-limiting and rather harmless, the challenge is to pick up on dermatological clues to potentially severe or even life-threatening diseases. This article provides an overview of the most common and the 'not to be missed' dermatological diagnoses in international travellers.

A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans / 대한피부과학회지

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is an uncommon cutaneous creeping eruption caused by the invasion and migration of nematode larvae into the skin. Burrowing larvae produce intensely pruritic, serpiginous, raised erythematous skin lesions. Most cases of CLM reported in Korea involved travelers returning from endemic areas with tropical or subtropical climates. We report herein a case of CLM with no history of travelling to endemic area and briefly review the relevant literature.

A Case of Creeping Eruption / 대한피부과학회지

Creeping eruption is a syndrome characterized by the penetration in human skin of larvae from hookworms of various animals, mainly cats and dogs. A 26-year-old male presents with pruritic erythematous serpiginous linear skin lesion on the left lower leg for 2 weeks. The skin lesion was developed after walking in bare feet along the beach of an island in Philippines. Histopathologic finding showed a burrow containing numerous eosinophils and a few mononuclear cells in the epidermis. No parasite was found in multiple histologic section.

A Case of Creeping Eruption / 대한피부과학회지

Creeping eruption is a rare cutaneous serpiginous eruption caused by fhe accidental invasion of the skin by parasites. The patient was a 26 year-old female presented with a severe pruritic erythematous serpiginous linear skin lesion on the dorsal surface of left foot for 10 days. Histopathologic finding revealed a typical burrow containing inflammatory cells and necrotic epithelial cells in the epidermis and diffuse patch infiltration of mononuclear cells and eosinophils in the dermis. Laboratory examination shows eosinophilia. The patient was treated with oral flubendazole 500mg per day for 10 days. The skin lesion disappeared without. recurrence. We described a typical case of creeping eruption never reported in Korea.

A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans / 대한피부과학회지

A 58-year-old male presented with a pruritic, erythematous hread-like eruption on the right chest, which appeared as a small papule since 6 months prior to his visit. Histopathologic examination showed a burrow containing numerous eosinophiles and a few mononuclear cells in the epidermis. There was focal spongiosis unde the burrow. In the dermis, there was a diffuse and occasionally dense perivascular and periadnx 1 inflammatory cell infiltration consisting of eosinophiles and some lymphocytes. Multiple histologic sections were made without success in deizo strating parasitic tissue in the epidermis, however, the clinical and histopathologic features we onsistent with cutaneous larva migrans.