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Leprosy simulating lichenoid eruption: case report and literature review.

Authors :
Sousa AR
Costa CO
Queiroz HM
Gonçalves PE
Gonçalves Hde S
Source :
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia [An Bras Dermatol] 2010 Mar-Apr; Vol. 85 (2), pp. 224-6.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Leprosy is associated with the occurrence of various skin lesions such as macules, papules, plaques, nodules, and even diffused infiltration, depending on the patient's immune response. Its clinical presentation is often different from the usual pattern, leading to confusion in diagnosis. The present article describes a rare case of leprosy simulating lichenoid eruption and explores different aspects of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of this nosologic entity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1806-4841
Volume :
85
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20520939
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0365-05962010000200014