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Eyelid and lacrimal excretory system impairment in patients whith leishmaniasis: case report

Purpose: To report a patient with leishmaniasis with eyelid lesion and dilated lacrimal excretory system. Case report: This patient had mucocutaneous leishmaniasis with multiple skin lesions, ectropium of the inferior eyelid and alterations in the lacrimal excretory system. Discussion: Even though the eyelid and lacrimal ducts are infrequently affected in patients with leishmaniasis, the authors emphasized the necessity of preventing measures against the vector and early treatment.

Leishmaniasis; cutaneous; Eyelids; Lacrimal apparatus; Case report


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