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Ectopic cutaneous schistosomiasis - case report
Lívia de Souza Mota1, Samuel Freire de Silva1, Fabiana Carvalho de Almeida1
1Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|July 24, 2014
Summary
Cutaneous schistosomiasis, a rare skin manifestation of Schistosoma infection, presents as itchy papules. Diagnosis is crucial in endemic areas, even without visceral symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Schistosomiasis commonly affects internal organs but can manifest cutaneously.
- Ectopic cutaneous schistosomiasis is rare and diagnostically challenging.
- Typical presentation involves pruritic papules, often with a zosteriform distribution.
Observation:
- A case of a 28-year-old female with abdominal skin lesions is presented.
- The patient had positive stool results for Schistosoma.
- No active visceral schistosomiasis symptoms were detected.
Findings:
- The case highlights an unusual, extensive cutaneous presentation of schistosomiasis.
- Cutaneous lesions included isolated or coalescent erythematous papules.
- The zosteriform pattern was noted on the trunk.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the importance of considering cutaneous schistosomiasis in patients from endemic regions.
- Highlights the need for diagnostic vigilance for ectopic presentations.
- Suggests that skin manifestations can occur independently of visceral disease.
