A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient

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" A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient "
Kudrewicz, Kasie; Crittenden, Kylee N; Himes, Alison

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	925061
Doc. No	:	LA56p51610
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Kudrewicz, Kasie; Crittenden, Kylee N; Himes, Alison
Title & Author	:	A case of cutaneous larva migrans presenting in a pregnant patient [Article]\ Kudrewicz, Kasie; Crittenden, Kylee N; Himes, Alison
Title of Periodical	:	Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/ Issue Number	:	20/10
Date	:	2014
Abstract	:	Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a pruritic dermatitis caused by migration of the animal hookworm larvae into the epidermis. We present a case of CLM in a 31-year-old pregnant woman. The treatment of CLM relies on antihelminthic agents, such as thiabendazole, albendazole, and ivermectin. This case was interesting in that the standard treatment options previously mentioned were contraindicated owing to the patient’s pregnancy. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen resulted in complete resolution of her lesion and symptoms.