Isolated Laryngeal Leishmaniasis: A Diagnostic Dilemma
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Abstract
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.
Keywords
Leishmaniasis Laryngeal Mucosal LaryngitisNotes
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the efforts of our pathologists at the institute to have helped us in reaching closer to the diagnosis.
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Conflict of interest
The authors do not hold any conflicts of interest.
Ethical Standard
This clinical case report does not describe any interventional research involving human participants or animals, however describes a unique diagnostic dilemma.
Informed Consent
Institutional informed-written consent was taken from the patient at all appropriate times.
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