Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Feb 2004
Review Case Reports Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialSubcutaneous and cerebral cysticercosis.
Cysticercosis is a human infestation, which is considered the most common cause of seizures worldwide. The subcutaneous lesions can help in the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. ⋯ The imaging examinations showed a massive central nervous system involvement. Physicians must be aware of the importance of subcutaneous nodule examination for the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Feb 2004
Review Case ReportsFuruncular myiasis caused by Dermatobia hominis, the human botfly.
Myiasis is a common travel-associated dermatosis. Travelers to many parts of Central and South America are susceptible to infestation by Dermatobia hominis. Despite the common name of human botfly, D hominis infests a broad range of mammals and is a severe pest to economically important farm animals in endemic regions. ⋯ He had a locally painful, firm furuncular lesion with a central pore that drained serosanguineous exudates. The patient applied an occlusive ointment and recovered the larva after it emerged. In this report we discuss the life cycle of D hominis, the differential diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches.