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  • Leishmaniasis presenting to the otolaryngologist: a rare but important cause of persistent hoarseness

  • L Santangeli, N A McCluney, I Hathorn, M Shakeel, C Anderson
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 123 / Issue 10 / October 2009
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    08 January 2009, pp. 1181-1183
    Print publication:
    October 2009
  • Objective:

    We report a rare UK case of laryngeal leishmaniasis, mimicking laryngeal candidiasis, associated with long term steroid inhaler use.

    Methods:

    Case report and review of the world literature concerning leishmaniasis.

    Results:

    Laryngeal leishmaniasis is a protozoal infection which is rare in the Western world. It is becoming more common, however, with increased foreign travel. The disease can be difficult to diagnose histologically, and diagnosis is often delayed because of its rarity. It can mimic malignant laryngeal disease, and patients may therefore be subjected to significant and inappropriate treatment interventions.

    Conclusions:

    A diagnosis of leishmaniasis should be considered if initial treatment for persistent hoarseness is ineffective, particularly in a patient who is at low risk of malignancy.