A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient.

We present a case of CLM in a 31-year-old pregnant woman. The treatment of CLM relies on antihelminthic agents, such as thiabendazole, albendazole, and ivermectin. This case was interesting in that the standard treatment options previously mentioned were contraindicated owing to the patient's pregnancy. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen resulted in complete resolution of her lesion and symptoms. PMID: 25526012 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Dermatol Online J - December 24, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kudrewicz K, Crittenden KN, Himes A Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research