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Investigate the dermoscopic features of the larval tract in cutaneous larva migrans.

May 7, 2026Open Access

Cutaneous larva migrans: Dermoscopy of the larval tract

AKAkshita KoppulaGandhi Medical College & Hospital ACAkhila ChennaGandhi Medical College & Hospital SCSudharani ChintaguntaGandhi Medical College & Hospital

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Investigate the dermoscopic features of the larval tract in cutaneous larva migrans.
Patient examination of a 48-year-old mason with skin lesions
Dermoscopy utilized for visualizing the larval tract
Identification of a 10-15 cm elevated skin-colored tortuous tract
Confirmed the presence of larval migration under the skin

Abstract

A 48-year-old mason presented with a sudden onset of raised, itchy lesions over the left hand for 5 days.On examination, a single elevated skin-colored tortuous tract with a length of 10-15 cm

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