A Case- Study of Mucosal Leishmaniasis in the Lip

Abstract

Introduction: Leishmaniasis is a protozoal disease transmitted by sand-fly. The term leishmaniasis encompasses multiple clinical syndromes. Case Presentation: A 24-year-old male native of Yazd, Iran, was referred from the dental and subsequently to the infectious clinic with complaints of ulcer and swelling over his lower lip for three months. The lesion progressively increased in size over a few weeks and there was no history of fever or other complaints. The lesion had response to treatment with multiple antibiotics by various medical practitioners. Conclusions:The case was interesting according to the rare location of the lesion since it can be confused with other infectious diseases.