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Fig.2-A1
Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis
In a 45-years old farmer from the town of Barinas / Venezuela an easily bleeding skin ulcer of the size of 4x5 cm. developed at the right side of the chin, allegedly as a consequence of an insect bite.
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Fig.2-B1
Carcinoma
In a 65-year old inhabitant of the town of Barinas / Venezuela an oval skin ulcer of 8x6 cm developed on the left cheek. It showed a central necrosis and elevated borders.
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Fig.2-A2
Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis
The biopsy shows in the HE stain a non-specific granulation tissue. Within some histiocytes several small granular elements are seen, representing amastigotes of Leishmania brasiliensis, which are Grocott-negative. Identification of these elements is not easy.
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Fig.2-B2
Carcinoma
The biopsy shows a poorly cornified squamous cell carcinoma. Numerous atypical nuclei and mitoses are seen.
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Previus Case 1