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Gnathostomiasis externa: a case report.

U Raturi, W Burkhalter

    The Journal of Hand Surgery
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This case report details a rare instance of cutaneous larva migrans caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum. The nematode was surgically removed, marking the first documented case in the upper extremity in the Western Hemisphere.

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    Area of Science:

    • Parasitology
    • Tropical Medicine
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin disease caused by the larval stage of various nematodes.
    • Gnathostomiasis is a zoonotic infection caused by Gnathostoma species, typically found in Asia.
    • Subcutaneous gnathostomiasis is a rare manifestation of this parasitic infection.

    Observation:

    • A case of CLM caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum is presented.
    • The causative worm was visualized during surgical intervention.
    • The nematode was successfully removed from the affected tissue.

    Findings:

    • This represents the second documented case of subcutaneous gnathostomiasis in the Western Hemisphere.
    • It is the first reported case of this condition occurring in the upper extremity.

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  • Successful surgical excision of the nematode was achieved.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for Gnathostoma spinigerum to cause CLM in previously undocumented regions.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering parasitic infections in differential diagnoses of dermatological conditions.
    • Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical removal for treating localized subcutaneous gnathostomiasis.