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Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis.
Eur J Dermatol. 1998 Jun; 8(4):277-9.EJ

Abstract

Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis is a dermatosis which was described during the first quarter of this century. Most cases reported are from the Indian subcontinent and certain parts of Africa. The disease generally follows an attack of kala-azar, usually a few months to several years after the visceral disease has healed. The clinical picture is variable. In this report, we present a case of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in a 5-year-old Iranian boy who presented with multiple, asymptomatic, erythematous papules on his trunk and extremities and a brownish, figurate discoloration on his lower extremities, 4 years after an attack of kala-azar which was completely cured. Histopathological examination of one of the biopsied papules revealed multiple Leishman bodies. The patient was successfully treated with a pentavalent antimonial compound.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Baghestani S
Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Handjani F
No affiliation info available
Sodeifi M
No affiliation info available
Kumar PV
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Antiprotozoal AgentsBiopsy, NeedleChild, PreschoolHumansIranLeishmaniasis, Diffuse CutaneousLeishmaniasis, VisceralMaleMeglumineMeglumine AntimoniateOrganometallic Compounds

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

9649686

Citation

Baghestani, S, et al. "Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis." European Journal of Dermatology : EJD, vol. 8, no. 4, 1998, pp. 277-9.
Baghestani S, Handjani F, Sodeifi M, et al. Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis. Eur J Dermatol. 1998;8(4):277-9.
Baghestani, S., Handjani, F., Sodeifi, M., & Kumar, P. V. (1998). Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis. European Journal of Dermatology : EJD, 8(4), 277-9.
Baghestani S, et al. Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis. Eur J Dermatol. 1998;8(4):277-9. PubMed PMID: 9649686.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis. AU - Baghestani,S, AU - Handjani,F, AU - Sodeifi,M, AU - Kumar,P V, PY - 1998/7/3/pubmed PY - 1998/7/3/medline PY - 1998/7/3/entrez SP - 277 EP - 9 JF - European journal of dermatology : EJD JO - Eur J Dermatol VL - 8 IS - 4 N2 - Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis is a dermatosis which was described during the first quarter of this century. Most cases reported are from the Indian subcontinent and certain parts of Africa. The disease generally follows an attack of kala-azar, usually a few months to several years after the visceral disease has healed. The clinical picture is variable. In this report, we present a case of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in a 5-year-old Iranian boy who presented with multiple, asymptomatic, erythematous papules on his trunk and extremities and a brownish, figurate discoloration on his lower extremities, 4 years after an attack of kala-azar which was completely cured. Histopathological examination of one of the biopsied papules revealed multiple Leishman bodies. The patient was successfully treated with a pentavalent antimonial compound. SN - 1167-1122 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/9649686/Post_kala_azar_dermal_leishmaniasis_ L2 - http://www.diseaseinfosearch.org/result/4166 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -