# Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Mimicking a Nasal Tumor: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 26-year-old pregnant woman had a nasal tumor-like lesion caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis, highlighting its ability to mimic other conditions.

## Contribution

This case report highlights an atypical presentation of cutaneous leishmaniasis resembling a nasal tumor.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with a painless tumoral lesion on her nose.
- The lesion was diagnosed as cutaneous leishmaniasis despite its unusual appearance.
- The case emphasizes the importance of considering leishmaniasis in differential diagnoses of nasal masses.

## Abstract

Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by Leishmania protozoa that is transmitted to the patient by sand flies. Depending on the Leishmania species, the disease can present with cutaneous, mucosal, or multiorgan involvement. Cutaneous leishmaniasis can present with diverse clinical manifestations mimicking other diseases. We present a 26-year-old pregnant woman with a painless tumoral lesion on her nose. Due to the atypical clinical presentation of our case for leishmaniasis, it is worth reporting.