Association of oral cysticercosis and post kala azar dermal leishmaniasis

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1990 Oct;19(5):266-7. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80416-3.

Abstract

Oral cysticercosis affecting the tongue in association with post kala azar dermal leishmaniasis in an adult man is presented. The features that helped to distinguish oral cysticercosis from other conditions endemic in that area are briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cysticercosis / complications*
  • Cysticercosis / pathology
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / complications*
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / pathology
  • Facial Dermatoses / complications
  • Facial Dermatoses / parasitology*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Humans
  • Leishmaniasis / complications*
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / complications*
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases / complications
  • Mouth Diseases / parasitology*
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology