Leprosy: a close mimic in a rheumatology clinic.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Cutaneous and neurological manifestations of leprosy are readily diagnosed. However, physicians sometimes fail to recognize that leprosy may present with a rheumatic symptoms. A plethora of rheumatic manifestations are associated with leprosy, particularly with lepra reactions. A diligent examination for skin lesions/nerve involvement may uncover the diagnosis of leprosy in a patient referred for a rheumatological disorder. To highlight the fact that leprosy can mimic several rheumatological disorders, we have discussed a few representative cases seen over the past two years at our rheumatology clinic in a teaching hospital. In all these cases, a diagnosis of leprosy was made when the patient was referred for a rheumatic complaint.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Rhumatologie
/
Peau
/
Biopsie
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Femelle
/
Humains
/
Mâle
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Prednisone
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Rhumatismes
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Adulte
/
Dapsone
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
langue:
Anglais
Année:
1999
Type:
Article
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