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Cutaneous oesophagostomiasis in man.

R A Ross1, D I Gibson, E A Harris

  • 1Royal Naval Hospital, Stonehouse, Plymouth, UK.

Journal of Helminthology
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This case study details a rare Oesophagostomum infection causing a skin nodule in a human, distinct from typical gastro-intestinal cases. It suggests potential direct skin penetration or systemic spread of this nematode worm.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Oesophagostomum is a nematode (roundworm) typically causing gastrointestinal infections in humans and animals.
  • Cutaneous nodules are unusual manifestations of Oesophagostomum infection in humans.

Observation:

  • A case of Oesophagostomum infection presented with a cutaneous nodule.
  • This represents the first reported instance of an Oesophagostomum lesion outside the gastrointestinal tract without concurrent bowel involvement.

Findings:

  • The Oesophagostomum worm caused a lesion exclusively in the skin.
  • No evidence of gastrointestinal infection was found in this case.

Implications:

  • This case suggests Oesophagostomum may directly penetrate the skin.
  • Alternatively, the worm could disseminate from the bowel to the skin via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
  • Further research into Oesophagostomum transmission and pathology is warranted, considering animal models.

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