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Cutaneous leishmaniasis with unusual presentation.

M L Khatri¹, M Shafi, M Banghazil

¹Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Fateh University of Medical Sciences amd Central Hospital, Tripoli, Yemen.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

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Unusual cutaneous leishmaniasis presentations, including disseminated noduloulcerative forms and lupoid leishmaniasis, were observed. Novel treatment approaches, including cryotherapy and antibiotic combinations, showed success in managing these rare cases.

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Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Parasitology

Background:

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) presents diverse clinical manifestations.
Libya has reported CL cases, but unusual presentations require further documentation.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective CL management.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe three unique cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis encountered in Tripoli, Libya.
To highlight atypical clinical presentations of CL, including disseminated and lupoid forms.
To report successful management strategies for challenging CL cases.

Main Methods:

Case report methodology was employed.
Clinical observations and histopathological examinations were conducted.
Treatment outcomes for various therapeutic interventions were documented.

Main Results:

Two cases exhibited extensive noduloulcerative lesions with symmetrical distribution, suggesting dissemination.
A third case presented as verrucous carcinoma, with histopathology revealing lupoid (chronic cutaneous) leishmaniasis.
Successful treatment was achieved with cryotherapy for lupoid CL and a combination of rifampicin and isoniazid for a patient intolerant to sodium stibogluconate.

Conclusions:

Cutaneous leishmaniasis can manifest in rare and disseminated forms, challenging initial diagnosis.
Alternative treatment regimens, including cryotherapy and antibiotic combinations, are effective for recalcitrant CL.
Vigilance for atypical CL presentations and tailored treatment approaches are essential for optimal patient outcomes.