Title of article
Atypical disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis in a patient with HIV infection
Author/Authors
Ikram ullah Khan Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Mohsin, Kiren Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Ahmed, Syed Afaq
From page
263
To page
267
Abstract
This is an atypical case of disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis in a 40-year-old HIV- positive man. He presented with 4-month history of a progressive maculopapular eruption of the skin. The diagnosis of diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis was established by skin biopsy. This atypical form responded to miltefosine. This clinical form may be confused with other diseases like molluscum, leprosy, tuberculosis etc.
Keywords
Disseminated cutaneous lieshmaniasis , HIV
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2584204
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