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[Cutaneous larva migrans--an unusual case].

Grazyna Kamińska-Budzińska1, Ewa Krauze, Ewa Pierzchała

  • 1Katedra i Klinika Dermatologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach.

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|June 11, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Cutaneous larva migrans, a skin infestation by nematode larvae, presents with characteristic linear lesions. Cryosurgery offers a fast and effective treatment option for this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a human skin disease caused by nematode larvae penetrating the epidermis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing CLM effectively.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 21-year-old woman presenting with serpiginous, erythematous, linear skin lesions lasting five months.
  • The clinical presentation was typical for cutaneous larva migrans.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis of CLM was established based on the characteristic clinical presentation.
  • Cryosurgery was demonstrated as a rapid and effective therapeutic modality for CLM.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of clinical recognition for timely and effective treatment of CLM.

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  • Suggests cryosurgery as a valuable option in the therapeutic armamentarium for cutaneous larva migrans.