This “mite” Surprise You: Scabies Masquerading as Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis – A Case Report

Introduction: Scabies is a common parasitic infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies can mimic other entities clinically, resulting in misdiagnosis. The presence of a mite in the stratum corneum on biopsy specimens is diagnostic of scabies. However, there are instances when mites ar...

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Main Authors: Sara Al Janahi, Raghda Al Maashari, Tausif Saleem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2024-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:https://beta.karger.com/Article/FullText/536369