Leishmaniasis in the genital area
Keywords:
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, Genital ulcers, VenezuelaAbstract
Two patients from the gold mines of Bolivar State, Venezuela, presenting cutaneous leishmaniasis in the genital region, an unusual location, are described. The first patient showed an ulcerated lesion of the glans penis. Leishmanin skin test was positive. A biopsy specimen revealed a granulomatous infiltrate containing Leishmania parasites. In the second patient, Leishmanin skin test was positive, HIV and VDRL were negative. Leishmania parasites were present in a biopsy of an ulcerated lesion in the scrotum, with an indurated base, infiltrative borders with an yellowish exudate. Patients were treated with meglumine antimoniate and the lesions healed.Downloads
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Published
2002-04-01
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How to Cite
CABELLO, I., CARABALLO, A., & MILLÁN, Y. (2002). Leishmaniasis in the genital area . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 44(2), 105-107. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/30610