Norwegian scabies in the immunocompromised patient.
Norwegian, or crusted, scabies can be defined as a generalized severe scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis) infestation usually affecting the immunocompromised patient that is most commonly seen with the leukemia-lymphoma group of neoplasms. The diagnosis is commonly missed, which can lead to mismanagement. We describe a patient with Norwegian scabies involving the lower extremities. The patient circumstances and treatment, as well as a review of the literature, are presented. The diagnosis of scabies should always be considered in patients with advanced malignancies and associated pruritus.
Grabowski
Greg
G
Parkway Regional Medical Center, 160 NW 170th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169, USA.
Kanhai
Alicia
A
Grabowski
Richard
R
Holewinski
Jean
J
Williams
Marie L
ML
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D012532:Scabies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology