Cutaneous leishmaniasis: surgical management of a case with unusual clinical and histological features

Barsky, Sidney

doi:10.1001/archderm.114.9.1354

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“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in some countries in the Middle East, on the Mediterranean coast, and in central Asia (Barsky et al 1978). "Oriental sore" was reported by Manson to occur in Arabia as far back as 1898, although at that time the cause of the condition was unknown (Manson 1898).…”

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Distribution of sand flies in El-Nekheil province, in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, western of Saudi Arabia

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An entomological survey for sand flies was conducted at an area of cutaneous leishmaniasis--El-Nekheil in Northeast Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. Standardized sampling with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) light traps and sticky traps was employed to determine monthly trends in species composition, density, sex ratio, and reproductive status and Leishmania infection rate of vector sand flies. A total of 621 sand flies were collected from March 2006 to November 2007. Six species representing two genera were identified, three Phlebotomus species: P. papatasi, P. sergenti, and P. bergeroti; and three Sergentomyia species: S. antennata, S. sergenti, and S. shewtzi. Phlebotomus papatasi was the predominant anthropophagic species found and comprised more than 70% of the sand fly population. A population peak (June) was observed for this species. The density of P. papatasi intra-domiciliary was higher than extra-domiciliary stations and inflated by a greater proportion of female flies. Of 189 dissected Phlebotomus females, 43% were blood-fed. No Leishmania parasites were found. The proportion of gravid P. papatasi increased progressively during the 5-month period from May to September and averaged 38%. Proportions of gravid flies may be a valid indicator of the physiological age and epidemiologic importance of the vector sand fly population at this focus.

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Distribution of sand flies in El-Nekheil province, in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, western of Saudi Arabia

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“…1 The disease was first described in Saudi Arabia in 1973 by Moursy and Shoura. 2 is Hofuf (Figure 1).…”

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis: a 46-year study of the epidemiology and clinical features in Saudi Arabia (1956–2002)

Al‐Tawfiq

AbuKhamsin

2004

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (known also as Delhi boil, Baghdad boil, and oriental sore) usually takes several months or even years to heal. This protracted healing process results in disfiguring scars 3. Treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis has been controversial 3.…”

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Early Surgical Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Azab¹,

Kamal²,

Haggar³

et al. 1983

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis, treated or untreated, is known to leave disfiguring scars. These scars are usually on exposed parts, for which plastic surgery may be required. The present work deals with the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis using surgical techniques from the onset. In 20 patients, 35 lesions were excised down to the deep fascia. To cover the resulting defect, subcuticular sutures were used in 7 small lesions. Dufourmental (LLL flap) and Limberg flaps were used in 23 lesions of moderate size. Free grafting was resorted to in five large lesions. Using these techniques, morbidity was reduced and cosmetic results were satisfactory.

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis: surgical management of a case with unusual clinical and histological features

Cited by 14 publications

References 6 publications

Distribution of sand flies in El-Nekheil province, in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, western of Saudi Arabia

Distribution of sand flies in El-Nekheil province, in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, western of Saudi Arabia

Cutaneous leishmaniasis: a 46-year study of the epidemiology and clinical features in Saudi Arabia (1956–2002)

Early Surgical Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

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