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Progressive Perforation of the Nasal Septum Due to Leishmania major: A Case of Mucosal Leishmaniasis in a Traveler

  • Nicole Harrison
  • Julia Walochnik
  • Reinhard Ramsebner
  • Luzia Veletzky
  • Heimo Lagler
  • Michael Ramharter

Abstract

This report describes a case of mucosal leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major with destructive perforation of the nasal septum illustrating the diagnostic challenges of a rare clinical presentation of L. major infection in a traveler. The atypical presentation may have been associated with the use of cortisone as a potential trigger for the progressive destruction of the nasal septum.

Bibliografische Daten

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ISSN0002-9637
DOIs
StatusVeröffentlicht - 03.2017
Extern publiziertJa
PubMed 28138053