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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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Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis With Oral Involvement: A Case Report.

Pierpaolo De Francesco¹, Paolo Vescovi¹, Claudio Feliciani¹

¹Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.

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|September 2, 2025

Summary

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This study analyzes a case of oral leishmaniasis, a rare condition requiring systemic therapy. Recognizing oral leishmaniasis symptoms aids prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.

Keywords:

mucocutaneous leishmaniasis oral leishmaniasis oral pathology

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Dermatology
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Otolaryngology

Background:

Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) involving the oral cavity is rare and challenging to diagnose.
Leishmaniasis treatment varies based on clinical presentation and does not spontaneously resolve.
Systemic therapy is essential for managing ML with oral manifestations.

Observation:

A retrospective analysis of a mucocutaneous leishmaniasis case with emergent oral manifestations treated at Parma Hospital.
Detailed review of clinical documentation, including diagnosis, treatment, and disease evolution.
The patient was diagnosed in 2017 and presented with distinct oral lesions.

Findings:

Oral leishmaniasis diagnosis can be difficult due to its rarity.
Clinical presentation of oral lesions is key to timely identification.
Effective treatment relies on prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic choices.

Implications:

This case report enhances physician awareness of oral leishmaniasis clinical presentations.
Facilitates earlier diagnosis and initiation of necessary systemic treatment.
Contributes to improved management strategies for mucosal leishmaniasis affecting the oral cavity.