Cutaneous leishmaniasis: a report of two cases seen at a tertiary dermatological centre in Singapore.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is not common in South-East Asia and often presents as a granulomatous plaque on the exposed areas, with a high index of suspicion required for diagnosis. Two such cases were seen at the National Skin Centre recently, and both were Gurkha men with a history of travel to Belize. They were treated with intravenous sodium stibogluconate with success. A discussion on CL and its management follows.
Tan
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National Skin Centre, Singapore.
Wong
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SS
Ong
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BH
D000328:Adult; D000967:Antimony Sodium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001531:Belize; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004431:Ear, External; D006760:Hospitalization; D006786:Hospitals, Urban; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D012846:Singapore; D014195:Travel
D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D000967:Antimony Sodium Gluconate