Title of article :
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis on the Glans Penis: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
handjani, farhad Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , taghipour, kaveh Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , miri, amir Molecular Dermatology Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
a 79-year-old male presented with an ulcerated lesion on the glans penis. histopathological evaluation of the biopsy from the lesion revealed the presence of leishmania amastigotes and confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis. the patient was treated with several sessions of cryotherapy; the lesion healed and left no scar.
Keywords :
Cutaneous , Leishmaniasis , Genital , Leishmaniasis
Journal title :
Journal of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
