Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: mucosal manifestations in an endemic country

We report six cases of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis affecting the oral mucosa. At the time of diagnosis, the age of the patients ranged from 38 to 76 years, with a mean of 58.2 years. Five patients were male and one female. Five patients were rural workers. All patients reported cutaneous manifestations. The lesions were found on the face, arms, legs, and nipple. Mucosal disease took the form of large ulcers with a granulomatous aspect and was most commonly found in the palate, followed by the oropharynx.