Lip swelling: An unusual presentation of post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis

An Unusual Case of Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

Kala-azar and Post–Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis, Assam, India

remain unknown. S. delphini has rarely been identified in horses, but, as we observed, it may be misidentified by conventional methods. Although colonization or contamination appeared most likely in the instances we describe, these findings suggest that this opportunistic pathogen can be found in horses and might be pathogenic in certain situations. Our findings highlight the importance of usin...

Dermoscopy of Post Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

© 2018 Indian Dermatology Online Journal | Published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow Post Kala‐azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a late cutaneous manifestation of untreated or partially treated visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and is caused by the same organism, i.e., Leishmania donovani. It characteristically manifests as macules, nodules, plaques, and facial erythema. A 19‐year‐old male presented with...

Extensive Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

© 2018 Indian Dermatology Online Journal | Published by Wolters Kluwer Medknow A 16‐year‐old male from Bihar had confluent hypopigmented plaques along with erythematous succulent papules on the chin, trunk, and shoulders for the past 8 years. There was relative sparing of axillae, suprapubic, and inguinal regions [Figures 1a‐c]. He had a history of kala‐azar. Skin biopsy and smear showed numero...

Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis: macular variety.

A 7-year-old boy presented with numerous asymptomatic whitish flat lesions of varying sizes over the whole body for last two years. Patient was diagnosed as kala-azar about 3 years previously, and was treated suboptimally. There was no other systemic complaints like fever, pain abdomen or photosensitivity. On examination, there were asymptomatic hypopigmented macules and patches over the face (...