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Cutaneous Acanthamoebiasis: Two Cases Highlighting Diverse Histopathologic Findings
Nadia Siddiqui1, Bicong Wu2, Lindsay Gunnell3
1University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|August 18, 2025
Summary
Cutaneous Acanthamoebiasis, a rare skin infection, can occur in immunocompromised individuals. Early recognition of its varied histopathology is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Parasitology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Acanthamoeba infections typically manifest as amebic keratitis or granulomatous amebic encephalitis.
- Cutaneous Acanthamoebiasis, a localized skin form, is infrequently reported.
Keywords:
acanthamoebaamoebacutaneous amoebiasisfree living amoebaeimmunocompromisednoduleskin infection
