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[Cutaneous larva migrans syndrome].

O Martalo1, J F Hermanns, I Ekoude

  • 1Service de Dermatopathologie, Université de Liège.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|September 19, 2000
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Erythematous serpiginous skin lesions indicate parasitic infections. Recognizing these migratory cords is crucial for diagnosing various cutaneous diseases like larva migrans and filariosis.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Cutaneous manifestations of parasitic infections present unique diagnostic challenges.
  • Serpiginous, migratory skin lesions are a key clinical sign.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the differential diagnoses for erythematous, serpiginous skin cords.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing parasitic etiologies for such lesions.

Summary:

  • Erythematous, serpiginous cords migrating within the skin suggest several parasitic infections.
  • Differential diagnoses include larva migrans, gnathostoma dermatitis, larva currens, Loa-Loa filariosis, dirofilariasis, and creeping myiasis.

Impact:

  • Improved diagnostic accuracy for parasitic skin diseases.

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  • Facilitates timely and appropriate treatment of patients presenting with these specific dermatological signs.