%0 Journal Article %T Cutaneous leishmaniasis with unusual presentation %A Khatri M %A Shafi M %A Banghazil M %J Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology %D 1999 %I Medknow Publications %X Three cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis with unusual presentation seen at Central Hospital Tripoli, Libya are described. Case No. 1 and 2 had 102 and 109 noduloulcerative lesions with generalized almost bilaterally symmetrical distribution, suggestive of dissemination. Case No. 3 had large verrucous carcinoma but histopathology suggested lupoid (chronic cutaneous) leishmaniasis. Patient No. 2 developed hypersensitivity reaction to sodium stibogluconate after 10 days but responded well to the treatment. Case No. 2 did not tolerate the above treatment and was treated successfully with combination of rifampicin and INH. Case No. 3 was treated successfully with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy by Cryosurg-Frigitonics, using special open probes. %K Cutaneous leishmaniasis %K Lupoid (chronic cutaneous) leishmaniasis %U http://www.ijdvl.com/article.asp?issn=0378-6323;year=1999;volume=65;issue=3;spage=140;epage=142;aulast=Khatri