Cutaneous leishmaniasis by Leishmania infantum: behind granulomatous lesions of unknown aetiology

ConclusionsIn L. infantum endemic areas, a high percentage of GLUO are due to Leishmania infection. The main consequences are delayed diagnosis and underestimation of the real incidence. PCR performed on paraffin‐embedded tissue proved to be a reliable tool for diagnosis of CL/ML and must be performed routinely in any granulomatous dermatitis, even when the morphological features are no stereotypical of leishmaniasis.

Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - August 29, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: G. Merino ‐Espinosa, V. Corpas‐López, V. Díaz‐Sáez, F. Morillas‐Márquez, J. Tercedor‐Sánchez, J.M. Azaña‐Defez, J. López‐Hidalgo, J. Aneiros‐Fernández, J. Martín‐Sánchez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research