Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: clinical markers in presumptive diagnosis
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Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: clinical markers in presumptive diagnosis.
UNLABELLED Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (ML) can lead to serious sequela; however, early diagnosis can prevent complications. AIM To evaluate clinical markers for the early diagnosis of ML. MATERIALS AND METHODS A series study of 21 cases of ML, which were evaluated through clinical interview, nasal endoscopy, biopsy and the Montenegro test. RESULTS A skin scar and previous diagnosis of cu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1808-8686
DOI: 10.1590/s1808-86942011000300018