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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Dorsal Skin of Hamsters: a Useful Model for the Screening of Antileishmanial Drugs

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Published on: April 21, 2012

Primary cervical lymph nodal leishmaniasis.

Gabriel Rodrigues¹, Pulak Raj², Vidya Monappa²

¹Professor, Department of General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

Tropical Doctor

|June 3, 2021

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Leishmaniasis, a rare parasitic disease transmitted by sandflies, can present as isolated lymph node swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this uncommon presentation of leishmaniasis.

Keywords:

Lymph node biopsy excision leishmaniasis

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Area of Science:

Tropical medicine
Parasitology
Medical entomology

Background:

Leishmaniasis is a significant parasitic disease endemic in India, primarily caused by protozoa and transmitted by sandflies.
While cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis are prevalent, isolated lymph node involvement is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A 72-year-old woman presented with asymptomatic right facial lymphadenopathy.
Biopsy confirmed the presence of leishmaniasis as the cause of lymphadenopathy.

Findings:

The patient's isolated lymph nodal leishmaniasis was diagnosed through biopsy.
The condition responded favorably to standard drug therapy.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering leishmaniasis in the differential diagnosis of isolated lymphadenopathy, even in its rare forms.
Increased awareness among clinicians can lead to earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes for leishmaniasis.