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Visceral Leishmaniasis Mimicking Aggressive Lymphoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a 48-year-old immunocompetent male who presented with B-symptoms, inflammatory syndrome, and splenomegaly suggestive of aggressive lymphoma. After a thorough diagnostic workup ruled out lymphoma, visceral leishmaniasis was suspected due to his travel history to a low-endemic area for Leishmania spp. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient was successfully treated with liposomal amphotericin B. This case highlights the importance of considering visceral leishmaniasis in febrile patients with relevant travel histories and the critical need for early diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.92843

Authors: Marie Arzel, Cristina Bellini, Dina Milowich, Mitja Nabergoj

Institutions: Hôpital Riviera-Chablais, Hôpital de Sion, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois

Language: English

Topic: Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415544302