1/4. Cutaneous larva migrans with parts of the larva in the epidermis.Creeping eruption is usually caused by hookworms, most commonly ancylostoma braziliensis and ancylostoma caninum. Because lesions of cutaneous larva migrans have a typical clinical appearance, they are rarely biopsied. Specimens usually show spongiotic dermatitis with spongiotic vesicles containing neutrophils and eosinophils and a mixed-cell dermal infiltrate with numerous eosinophils. We report a case with parts of the larva migrans in the epidermis on histologic examination.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = epidermis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Cutaneous larva migrans.Cutaneous larva migrans is occasionally seen in pediatric emergency outpatient care settings. It results from infestation of hookworm larvae into the epidermis. The infestation is self-limited but may produce severe discomfort. The diagnosis relies entirely on clinical findings. Laboratory findings only support the clinical diagnosis but do not confirm it. Treatment is typically with topical thiabendazole, but oral thiabendazole may be indicated in severe cases.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = epidermis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Cutaneous larva migrans.Cutaneous larva migrans, or creeping eruption, is an infection caused by certain nematode larvae and, occasionally, fly maggots. After penetrating human skin, the larvae remain in the epidermis and wander aimlessly. The burrows may be intensely pruritic. Systemic reactions may include profound eosinophilia. Oral or topical thiabendazole is effective therapy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = epidermis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. Cutaneous larva migrans infection in the pediatric foot. A review and two case reports.Cutaneous larva migrans is the result of infestation of human skin by helminth larvae, which burrow through the epidermis. This route of infestation makes the foot a typical site for origination of this infection. Children, who frequently play barefoot in locations where the most common of the helminth larvae, the dog and cat hookworms, are endemic, are at particular risk for this disorder. This article reviews the differential diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans and current concepts in management. Two cases of related children who presented to their pediatricians with this condition are reported.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = epidermis (Clic here for more details about this article) |