Dermatology
Case Report
Late Cutaneous Schistosomiasis Representing an Isolated Skin Manifestation of Schistosoma mansoni InfectionKick G. · Schaller M. · Korting H.C.Department of Dermatology, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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Published online: April 14, 2000
Issue release date: 2000
Number of Print Pages: 3
Number of Figures: 4
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 1018-8665 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9832 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/DRM
Abstract
Ectopic late cutaneous schistosomiasis is usually preceded or accompanied by visceral schistosomiasis infection. Our patient presented the very rare case of late cutaneous schistosomiasis as an isolated skin manifestation. Perigenital lesions occurred 1 year after contact with infested water. Identification of the few eggs remaining in the late lesion among the dense cellular infiltrate was difficult. Electron-microscopic studies clearly demonstrated the characteristic eggshell ultrastructure.
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: April 14, 2000
Issue release date: 2000
Number of Print Pages: 3
Number of Figures: 4
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 1018-8665 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9832 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/DRM
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