| Leishmaniasis presenting to the otolaryngologist: a rare but important cause of persistent hoarseness. | |
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PMID: 19128519 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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OBJECTIVE: We report a rare UK case of laryngeal leishmaniasis, mimicking laryngeal candidiasis, associated with long term steroid inhaler use. METHODS: Case report and review of the world literature concerning leishmaniasis. RESULTS: Laryngeal leishmaniasis is a protozoal infection which is rare in the Western world. It is becoming more common, however, with increased foreign travel. The disease can be difficult to diagnose histologically, and diagnosis is often delayed because of its rarity. It can mimic malignant laryngeal disease, and patients may therefore be subjected to significant and inappropriate treatment interventions. CONCLUSIONS: A diagnosis of leishmaniasis should be considered if initial treatment for persistent hoarseness is ineffective, particularly in a patient who is at low risk of malignancy. |
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L Santangeli; N A McCluney; I Hathorn; M Shakeel; C Anderson |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-01-08 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 123 ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
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Created Date: 2009-09-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1181-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK. |
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