title: Norwegian scabies in the immunocompromised patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Parkway Regional Medical Center, 160 NW 170th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169, USA.
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Grabowski
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kanhai
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grabowski
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holewinski
authors.forename: Marie L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D012532:Scabies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology