De novo histoid leprosy in a Colombian patient with multiple skin nodules on the ears and extremities
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20160502, 2019. graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Histoid leprosy is an uncommon form of lepromatous leprosy with distinct clinical, histopathological, immunological, and bacteriological features. This variant usually occurs in multibacillary patients who have irregular or inadequate treatment. Herein, we report a case of de novo histoid leprosy diagnosed in a patient from Cali, Colombia. In endemic areas, histoid leprosy should be in the differential diagnosis of any patient presenting with skin nodules. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are recommended for mitigating the impact of histoid leprosy cases, which are important reservoirs of Mycobacterium leprae.
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Main subject:
Leprosy
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Colombia
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad del Valle/CO
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