Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study
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Resumo: | Abstract: Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is distributed worldwide, including Brazil. Its several clinical forms need to be distinguished from other dermatoses. Clinical similarities and lack of a gold standard diagnostic tool make leishmaniasis-like lesions a challenging diagnosis. Objectives. To report the final diagnosis of patients primarily suspected of having American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL). Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on the basis of medical records of 437 patients with clinical suspicion of ATL, registered in electronic hospital system between 1980 and 2013. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were compiled. Results. Analysis of 86 cases (19.7%) registered as ATL in one of the hypothesis revealed a different final diagnosis; 55 (63.9%) and 31 cases (36.1%) had skin and mucosal lesions, respectively. In 58 cases (67.4%), the requested PCR did not identify Leishmania sp. In 28 cases (32.5%), biopsies established the diagnosis and confirmed tumors, mycobacteriosis, and subcutaneous or systemic mycosis. Overall, 27% of the cases had inflammatory etiology, mainly nasal nonspecific inflammatory processes; 27% had infectious etiology, especially paracoccidioidomycosis and leprosy; 20% had neoplastic etiology, mainly basal and squamous cell carcinoma; 15% had miscellaneous etiology, including neuropathic ulcer, traumatic ulcers, idiopathic ulcer; 11% missed the follow-up. Study limitations: Some cases had no final diagnosis due to loss of follow-up. Conclusion. ATL can be confused with several differential diagnoses, especially inflammatory and infectious granulomatous diseases as well as non-melanoma skin cancers. Clinicians working in tropical areas should be aware of the main differential diagnosis of leishmaniasis-like lesions. |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional studyDiagnosis, differentialLeprosyLeishmaniasisMycosesSkin neoplasmsParacoccidioidomycosisAbstract: Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is distributed worldwide, including Brazil. Its several clinical forms need to be distinguished from other dermatoses. Clinical similarities and lack of a gold standard diagnostic tool make leishmaniasis-like lesions a challenging diagnosis. Objectives. To report the final diagnosis of patients primarily suspected of having American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL). Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on the basis of medical records of 437 patients with clinical suspicion of ATL, registered in electronic hospital system between 1980 and 2013. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were compiled. Results. Analysis of 86 cases (19.7%) registered as ATL in one of the hypothesis revealed a different final diagnosis; 55 (63.9%) and 31 cases (36.1%) had skin and mucosal lesions, respectively. In 58 cases (67.4%), the requested PCR did not identify Leishmania sp. In 28 cases (32.5%), biopsies established the diagnosis and confirmed tumors, mycobacteriosis, and subcutaneous or systemic mycosis. Overall, 27% of the cases had inflammatory etiology, mainly nasal nonspecific inflammatory processes; 27% had infectious etiology, especially paracoccidioidomycosis and leprosy; 20% had neoplastic etiology, mainly basal and squamous cell carcinoma; 15% had miscellaneous etiology, including neuropathic ulcer, traumatic ulcers, idiopathic ulcer; 11% missed the follow-up. Study limitations: Some cases had no final diagnosis due to loss of follow-up. Conclusion. ATL can be confused with several differential diagnoses, especially inflammatory and infectious granulomatous diseases as well as non-melanoma skin cancers. Clinicians working in tropical areas should be aware of the main differential diagnosis of leishmaniasis-like lesions.Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia2017-10-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962017000500642Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia v.92 n.5 2017reponame:Anais brasileiros de dermatologia (Online)instname:Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD)instacron:SBD10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175794info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessTirelli,FernandaVernal,SebastianRoselino,Ana Mariaeng2017-11-14T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S0365-05962017000500642Revistahttp://www.anaisdedermatologia.org.br/https://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phpabd@sbd.org.br||revista@sbd.org.br1806-48410365-0596opendoar:2017-11-14T00:00Anais brasileiros de dermatologia (Online) - Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD)false |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study Tirelli,Fernanda Diagnosis, differential Leprosy Leishmaniasis Mycoses Skin neoplasms Paracoccidioidomycosis |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
title_full |
Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
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Final diagnosis of 86 cases included in differential diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a Brazilian sample: a retrospective cross-sectional study |
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Tirelli,Fernanda |
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Tirelli,Fernanda Vernal,Sebastian Roselino,Ana Maria |
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Vernal,Sebastian Roselino,Ana Maria |
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Tirelli,Fernanda Vernal,Sebastian Roselino,Ana Maria |
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Diagnosis, differential Leprosy Leishmaniasis Mycoses Skin neoplasms Paracoccidioidomycosis |
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Diagnosis, differential Leprosy Leishmaniasis Mycoses Skin neoplasms Paracoccidioidomycosis |
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Abstract: Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is distributed worldwide, including Brazil. Its several clinical forms need to be distinguished from other dermatoses. Clinical similarities and lack of a gold standard diagnostic tool make leishmaniasis-like lesions a challenging diagnosis. Objectives. To report the final diagnosis of patients primarily suspected of having American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL). Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on the basis of medical records of 437 patients with clinical suspicion of ATL, registered in electronic hospital system between 1980 and 2013. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were compiled. Results. Analysis of 86 cases (19.7%) registered as ATL in one of the hypothesis revealed a different final diagnosis; 55 (63.9%) and 31 cases (36.1%) had skin and mucosal lesions, respectively. In 58 cases (67.4%), the requested PCR did not identify Leishmania sp. In 28 cases (32.5%), biopsies established the diagnosis and confirmed tumors, mycobacteriosis, and subcutaneous or systemic mycosis. Overall, 27% of the cases had inflammatory etiology, mainly nasal nonspecific inflammatory processes; 27% had infectious etiology, especially paracoccidioidomycosis and leprosy; 20% had neoplastic etiology, mainly basal and squamous cell carcinoma; 15% had miscellaneous etiology, including neuropathic ulcer, traumatic ulcers, idiopathic ulcer; 11% missed the follow-up. Study limitations: Some cases had no final diagnosis due to loss of follow-up. Conclusion. ATL can be confused with several differential diagnoses, especially inflammatory and infectious granulomatous diseases as well as non-melanoma skin cancers. Clinicians working in tropical areas should be aware of the main differential diagnosis of leishmaniasis-like lesions. |
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