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A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient.
Dermatol Online J. 2015 Jan 15; 21(1)DO

Abstract

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a pruritic dermatitis caused by migration of animal hookworm larvae into the skin. We present a case of CLM in a 31-year-old pregnant woman. The treatment of CLM relies on antihelminthic agents, such as thiabendazole, albendazole, and ivermectin. This case was interesting in that the standard treatment options previously mentioned were contraindicated owing to the patient's pregnancy. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen resulted in complete resolution of her lesion and symptoms.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Kudrewicz K
No affiliation info available
Crittenden KN
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital.
Himes A
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultCryotherapyFemaleFoot DiseasesHumansLarva MigransPregnancyPregnancy Complications, Parasitic

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

25612130

Citation

Kudrewicz, Kasie, et al. "A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans Presenting in a Pregnant Patient." Dermatology Online Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, 2015.
Kudrewicz K, Crittenden KN, Himes A. A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient. Dermatol Online J. 2015;21(1).
Kudrewicz, K., Crittenden, K. N., & Himes, A. (2015). A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient. Dermatology Online Journal, 21(1).
Kudrewicz K, Crittenden KN, Himes A. A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans Presenting in a Pregnant Patient. Dermatol Online J. 2015 Jan 15;21(1) PubMed PMID: 25612130.
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