Heukelbach J, Sahebali S, Van Marck E, Sabóia Moura R C, Feldmeier H
Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Prof. Costa Mendes 1608, 5o andar, Fortaleza, Ceará 60430-140, Brazil.
Braz J Infect Dis. 2004 Dec;8(6):465-8. doi: 10.1590/s1413-86702004000600012. Epub 2005 May 9.
Tungiasis is caused by the penetration of the female sand flea Tunga penetrans into the epidermis, and subsequent hypertrophy of the parasite. In most cases lesions are confined to the feet. During a cross-sectional study, an unusual case of ectopic tungiasis in the inguinal area was detected. Histological examination of tissue samples showed a remarkable pseudoepitheliomatous aspect of the epidermis. Clinical features and differential diagnoses are discussed.
潜蚤病是由雌性穿皮潜蚤钻入表皮并随后寄生虫肥大引起的。在大多数情况下，病变局限于足部。在一项横断面研究中，发现了一例腹股沟区异位潜蚤病的罕见病例。组织样本的组织学检查显示表皮有明显的假上皮瘤样外观。文中讨论了其临床特征和鉴别诊断。
