Trigeminal trophic syndrome complicating a case of borderline tuberculoid leprosy.

Authors :: Verma P
Pandhi D
Singal A
Source :: Leprosy review [Lepr Rev] 2012 Mar; Vol. 83 (1), pp. 108-12.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: An example of trigeminal trophic syndrome presenting as ulceration of ala nasi in a case of borderline tuberculoid leprosy is reported. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second case report of this manifestation in leprosy to be documented.

Subjects :: Biopsy
Humans
Leprosy, Borderline drug therapy
Leprosy, Tuberculoid drug therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Nose pathology
Skin Ulcer complications
Syndrome
Treatment Outcome
Trigeminal Nerve pathology
Trigeminal Nerve Diseases complications
Leprosy, Borderline complications
Leprosy, Tuberculoid complications
Skin Ulcer drug therapy
Trigeminal Nerve Diseases drug therapy

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