Primary Lip Leishmaniasis-Report of 4 Cases from a Non-endemic Region of Kashmir Valley of North India and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 24, Issue 1
Abstract
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by an intracellular protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania and transmitted by the bite of a female sandfly(phlebotomus). The clinical spectrum of leishmaniasis ranges from a self-resolving cutaneous ulcer to a mutilating mucocutaneous disease and even to a lethal systemic illness. Therapy has long been a challenge in the more severe forms of the disease, and it is made more difficult by the emergence of drug resistance.Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a common tropical dermatoses with diverse clinical presentations. At times, it may appear in an unusual shape or at an unusual site and thus cause a diagnostic challenge. Primary lip mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is now a common presentation from non- endemic areas, and is commonly being encountered in old world/non-endemic areas now. Lip leishmaniasis, as cutaneous type of leishmaniasis not as part of mucocutaneous type, has been infrequently mentioned in the medical literature [1,2]. A few cases of leishmaniasis of lip have been described in literature. The description of cases of leishmaniasis solely involving the lip from India is rare [3]. We hereby describe four cases of lip leishmaniasis from Kashmir, a non-endemic area for the disease who were successfully treated with sodium stibogluconate (SSG).
Authors and Affiliations
Peerzada Sajad, Shagufta Rather, Iffat Hassan, Waseem Qureshi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP312473
- DOI 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36072
- Views 45
- Downloads 0
Introduction of a Novel Technique for Reduction of Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation
Aims: Although the conventional method for reduction of acute mandibular dislocation has been a versatile one, it occasionally fails to relocate the condyle within the glenoid fossa. Application of heavy forces is inevit...
Complex Changes in Blood Biochemistry Revealed by a Composite Score Derived from Principal Component Analysis: Effects of Age, Patient Acuity, End of Life, Day-of Week, and Potential Insights into the Issues Surrounding the ‘Weekend’ Effect in Hospital Mortality
Aims: To determine if a score (PCA score derived from Principal Component Analysis), a validated score of frailty and mortality, based on 12 blood biochemistry parameters can shed light on the issue of patient acuity, en...
Mandatory Child Restraints: A KAP Study among Parents and Nursery Instructors
Aims: New road traffic injury (RTI) laws in Iran still neglects the importance of child restraint in automobiles. The objective of this study is to determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on the mandatory us...
Role of Genes in Odontogenesis
With the discovery of the homeobox genes in craniofacial biology researchers across the globe have studied in depth the genetic patterning of the craniofacial region. With respect to craniofacial development –, Barx, Dlx...
Dietary Pattern and Biochemical Status of the Elderly in Ondo State, Nigeria
Aims: (i) To determine the dietary pattern of the elderly in Ondo State, Nigeria; (ii) To determine the biochemical status of the respondents; and (iii) To determine the correlation between dietary pattern and blood lev...