A case of Norwegian scabies in a patient with leukemia cutis secondary to chronic lymphocytic leukemia

J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2020 Oct 29;10(6):567-570. doi: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1811072.

Abstract

Crusted (Norwegian) scabies is a rare variant of Scabies which usually presents in patients with poor cellular immunity that occurs in conditions like AIDS, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Steroid/Chemotherapy, solid organ transplant, and malnutrition. We present a case of Norwegian (crusted) scabies in a patient with concurrent leukemia cutis. The scabies infection presented with a similar rash as the leukemia cutis which delayed the diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; crusted scabies; leukemia cutis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports