Cutaneous larva migrans with parts of the larva in the epidermis

Cutis. 2002 May;69(5):368-70.

Abstract

Creeping eruption is usually caused by hookworms, most commonly Ancylostoma braziliensis and Ancylostoma caninum. Because lesions of cutaneous larva migrans have a typical clinical appearance, they are rarely biopsied. Specimens usually show spongiotic dermatitis with spongiotic vesicles containing neutrophils and eosinophils and a mixed-cell dermal infiltrate with numerous eosinophils. We report a case with parts of the larva migrans in the epidermis on histologic examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Foot Dermatoses / parasitology*
  • Humans
  • Larva Migrans / pathology*
  • Male