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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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Aggarwal, K., Kumar, R., Bhardwaj, N. et al. Isolated Laryngeal Leishmaniasis: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 71 (Suppl 1), 872–875 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-019-01639-5
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