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Ulcerative penile leishmaniasis in a child.
Yavuz Yesilova1, Enver Turan, Hacer Altun Sürücü
1Department of Dermatology, Harran University School of Medicine, Sanliurfa, Turkey.
Summary
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a rare cause of penile ulcers. This case study details a five-year-old boy diagnosed with penile leishmaniasis, successfully treated with meglumine antimoniate.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Penile ulcers can arise from various etiologies.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an uncommon cause of penile ulceration, particularly in pediatric cases.