Periungual tegumentary leishmaniasis: a diagnostic challenge
AUTOR(ES)
Sasso, Bruna Morassi, Torino, Ana Beatriz Barbosa, França, Andréa Fernandes Eloy da Costa, Velho, Paulo Eduardo Neves Ferreira
FONTE
An. Bras. Dermatol.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2017-03
RESUMO
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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