Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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J Am Podiatr Med Assoc · May 1998
Review Case ReportsCutaneous larva migrans infection in the pediatric foot. A review and two case reports.
Cutaneous larva migrans is the result of infestation of human skin by helminth larvae, which burrow through the epidermis. This route of infestation makes the foot a typical site for origination of this infection. ⋯ This article reviews the differential diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans and current concepts in management. Two cases of related children who presented to their pediatricians with this condition are reported.