Leprosy: a close mimic in a rheumatology clinic.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-88285
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.
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Assunto principal:
Reumatologia
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Pele
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Biópsia
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Prednisona
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Doenças Reumáticas
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Adulto
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Dapsona
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1999
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