Atypical Presentation of Cutaneous Larva Migrans: A Case Report & Literature Review
- Author:
Kean Pan ONG
1
;
Wooi Chiang TAN
;
Yew Thong CHONG
;
Yek Huan KHOR
;
Lee Chin CHAN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous larva migrans;
Creeping eruption;
Hookworm infection;
Dermatitis serpiginosus
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
2017;39(Dec):56-58
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cutaneous larva migrans, also known as “migrant linear epidermitis”, “beach worm”, “migranthelminthiasis”, “dermatitis serpiginosus” or “creeping eruption”. It is a zoonosis which caused byaccidental percutaneous inoculation of helminth larvae, usually parasites of the small intestines of catsand dogs. It typically presents as an itchy, erythematous, serpiginous, cutaneous eruption. We describea case of disseminated and extensive infection of cutaneous larva migrans in a 21-year-old traveler,leading a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
