unusual presentation of cutaneous leishmaniasis: lower lip ulcer
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چکیده
cutaneous leishmaniasis is a common tropical dermatose with diverse clinical presentations. at times, it may appear in unusual shape or unusual site that causes diagnostic challenge. we reported a case of unusual presentation of cutaneous leishmaniasis which appeared as an ulcer on the lower lip of a ten-year-old boy. the diagnosis was confirmed by identifying leishmania parasites at ulcer smear. the clinical features and treatment options of leishmaniasis will be briefly reviewed.
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archives of clinical infectious diseasesجلد ۷، شماره ۲، صفحات ۶۶-۸
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