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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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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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Hanseníase
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Colômbia
País de publicação:
Brasil