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01-10-2019 | Amphotericin B | Clinical Report

Isolated Laryngeal Leishmaniasis: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Authors: Karan Aggarwal, Rajeev Kumar, Nishu Bhardwaj, Bhinyaram Jat, Rakesh Kumar

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

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Isolated laryngeal Leishmaniasis is a rare entity in the Indian subcontinent. We describe a case of a 45 year old male with hoarseness and noisy breathing. Patient’s initial histological and serological workup was inconclusive. Final biopsy findings (suggestive of Leishmania donovani), positive rK-39 serology and his native place being Bihar (endemic for Leishmaniasis) led us to the diagnosis. He was treated with high dose liposomal Amphotericin B to which he responded well. This case report highlights the importance of remaining aware of rare infectious causes of laryngitis. Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial.

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Title: Isolated Laryngeal Leishmaniasis: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Authors: Karan Aggarwal
Rajeev Kumar
Nishu Bhardwaj
Bhinyaram Jat
Rakesh Kumar
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Amphotericin B
Leishmania
Laryngitis
Leishmania
Visceral Leishmaniasis
Visceral Leishmaniasis
Visceral Leishmaniasis
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-019-01639-5

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