Dermoscopy and near-infrared fluorescence imaging of cutaneous larva migrans

摘要

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is parasitic disease characterized by erythematous serpiginous tracts. It is caused by animal hookworm larvae that penetrate the skin. The diagnosis of CLM is usually based on history and the striking morphology of the skin lesions. Dermoscopy has been reported to be helpful in the diagnosis of CLM (1). We describe the findings of near-infrared fluorescence imaging and correlate these with those of dermoscopy in a patient with CLM.