Visceral leishmaniasis with cutaneous involvement caused by Leishmania infantum-chagasi

IDCases. 2017 Dec 5:11:16-17. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2017.11.011. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

We report the case of a 66 year-old woman who presented nodular skin lesions on her back and upper extremities. Biopsy revealed amastigotes that were identified as Leishmania infantum-chagasi by PCR. Evaluation also showed hepatomegaly and pulmonary nodules. Treatment with amphotericin B led to complete resolution of skin lesions.

Keywords: Chagasi; Cutaneous nodular lesions; Infantum; Leishmania.