Larva migrans within scalp sebaceous gland

A case of larva migrans or serpiginous linear dermatitis on the scalp of a teenager is reported. An ancylostomid larva was found within a sebaceous gland acinus. The unusual skin site for larva migrans as well as the penetration through the sebaceous gland are highlighted. The probable mechanism by which the parasite reached the skin adnexa is discussed.

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Main Authors: Guimarães,Lucinda Calheiros, Silva,José Humberto, Saad,Kaissor, Lopes,Edison Reis, Meneses,Antonio Carlos Oliveira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 1999
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86821999000200011
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