Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (Oct 2021)

Histoid leprosy - A rare clinical presentation,

  • Angélica Bauer,
  • Letícia Maria Eidt,
  • Renan Rangel Bonamigo,
  • Renata Heck

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abd.2021.02.003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 96, no. 5
pp. 598 – 601

Abstract

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Abstract Histoid leprosy is considered a rare form of lepromatous leprosy. Its peculiar clinical picture makes its diagnosis a challenging one, which can delay starting treatment and perpetuate the disease as endemic. In addition to representing a reservoir of bacilli, and being an important means of contamination, these patients have greater resistance to standard treatment. This is a report of a typical case of this rare presentation, aiming to share the knowledge and favor earlier diagnosis of the disease.

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