Isolated Laryngeal Leishmaniasis in Immunocompetent Patients: An Underdiagnosed Disease

We describe a case of isolated primary laryngeal leishmaniasis in an immunocompetent Italian patient with a previous medical history negative for visceral or cutaneous leishmaniasis, presenting with hoarseness. We also summarize the epidemiological, clinical, and diagnostic features and the therapeu...

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Main Authors: Salvatore Cocuzza, Alessio Strazzulla, Marilia Rita Pinzone, Stefano Cosentino, Agostino Serra, Rosario Caltabiano, Salvatore Lanzafame, Bruno Cacopardo, Giuseppe Nunnari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/165409