title: Cutaneous leishmaniasis.
abstract: The incidence of leishmaniasis is increasing globally due to population and environmental changes. Ease of worldwide travel and immigrant populations means that the UK surgeon is more likely to encounter cutaneous lesions. Two cases are presented and treatment options discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Rayatt
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D000967:Antimony Sodium Gluconate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D017679:Cryotherapy / Q000379:methods; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D000967:Antimony Sodium Gluconate