2015
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.21.54.5967
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Leishmaniose cutanée érysipéloide: à propos d’une observation clinique

Abstract: Les auteurs rapportent les caractéristiques épidémiologiques et cliniques de la forme érysipéloïde de leishmaniose cutanée ainsi que ses difficultés diagnostiques et thérapeutiques. Chez une patiente âgée de 44 ans, sans antécédents, a consulté pour une tuméfaction nasale inflammatoire évoluant depuis 4 mois. L'examen clinique a révélé un placard érythémateux, infiltré centrofaciale. Une antibiothérapie avec des soins locaux quotidiens n'ont pas entraîné une amélioration, voire l'extension de lésions sous anti… Show more

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“…In endemic regions, as in our country, the diagnosis may be easily made through history and typical clinical findings; however, the rare atypical clinical forms seen in some patients can give rise to difficulties in diagnosis, even in endemic regions. Clinically, ECL is manifested as an erythematous, infiltrated, and indurated centrofacial plaque covering the nose and both cheeks 11 . In addition to this common clinical appearance, unilateral involvement is possible (cheekbone).…”
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“…In endemic regions, as in our country, the diagnosis may be easily made through history and typical clinical findings; however, the rare atypical clinical forms seen in some patients can give rise to difficulties in diagnosis, even in endemic regions. Clinically, ECL is manifested as an erythematous, infiltrated, and indurated centrofacial plaque covering the nose and both cheeks 11 . In addition to this common clinical appearance, unilateral involvement is possible (cheekbone).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Tunisia, the pentavalent antimony (MA) remains the treatment mainstay 5 . The erysipeloid form affecting the face requires injectable treatment 11 . A treatment with topical herbal extract (Z‐HE) was described by Zerehsaz et al 15 .…”
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confidence: 99%
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