Serpiginous

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Serpiginous rash in cutaneous larvae migrans

Serpiginous is a term used to describe an extending, snakelike or slowly progressive skin lesion.[1] It is used to describe the rash in cutaneous larvae migrans,[2] erythema annulare centrifugum,[3] purpura annularis telangiectoides, ringworm.[4] and sometimes occurs in bullous pemphigoid.[5] It is also used to describe serpiginous choroiditis, a rare eye condition in which irregularly shaped serpiginous lesions are seen in two layers of the eye surface; the choriocapillaris and the retinal pigment epithelium.[6]

The term was first known to be used in the 15th century, is a term from the Latin word 'serpere', meaning to creep.[7]

Gallery

  • Cutaneous larva migrans

    Cutaneous larva migrans

  • Erythema annulare centrifugum

    Erythema annulare centrifugum

See also

References

  1. ↑ Oakley, Amanda. "Terminology in dermatology | DermNet NZ". dermnetnz.org. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  2. ↑ Newman, Ross; Newland, Jason (2012). "Cutaneous Larvae Migrans". In Schwartz, M. William (ed.). The 5 Minute Pediatric Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 246. ISBN 978-1-4511-1656-4. Archived from the original on 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. ↑ Koch, Karen. "Erythema annulare centrifugum | DermNet NZ". dermnetnz.org. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Russel, James D.; O'McCall, Calvin (3 July 2015). "17. Infections in the kidney transplant recipient". In Nunley, Julia R.; Lerma, Edgar V. (eds.). Dermatological Manifestations of Kidney Disease. Springer. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-4939-2394-6. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  5. ↑ Narayanasetty, Naveen Kikkeri; Pai, Varadraj V; Athanikar, Sharatchandra B (2013). "Annular Lesions in Dermatology". Indian Journal of Dermatology. 58 (2): 157. doi:10.4103/0019-5154.108071. ISSN 0019-5154. PMC 3657228. PMID 23716818.
  6. ↑ "Choroiditis, Serpiginous". NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). Archived from the original on 21 March 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "Definition of Serpiginous". www.merriam-webster.com. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
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