Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans of the penis successfully treated with topical ivermectin

Carlo Gelmetti; Michela Brena; Stefano Veraldi

doi:10.1111/pde.13789

Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans of the penis successfully treated with topical ivermectin

Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 May;36(3):391-392. doi: 10.1111/pde.13789. Epub 2019 Mar 3.

Authors

Carlo Gelmetti¹, Michela Brena², Stefano Veraldi²

Affiliations

¹ Unit of Pediatric Dermatology, Università degli Studi di Milano, I.R.C.C.S. Foundation, Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
² Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, I.R.C.C.S. Foundation, Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.

PMID: 30828865
DOI: 10.1111/pde.13789

Abstract

Hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans is an infestation of the skin caused by nematodes. Involvement of genitals is extremely rare. We report the case of a child with this infestation on the penis who cleared rapidly with topical ivermectin.

Keywords: child; hookworm-related cutaneous larva migrans; ivermectin; penis.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Animals
Child, Preschool
Hookworm Infections / diagnosis*
Hookworm Infections / therapy*
Humans
Larva Migrans / diagnosis*
Larva Migrans / therapy*
Male
Penile Diseases / diagnosis*
Penile Diseases / parasitology*
Penile Diseases / therapy