Borderline tuberculoid leprosy associated with histoid leprosy

Abstract

Coexistence of two immunologically diverse forms of leprosy in an individual is very rare. Herein, we report a case of association of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy with histoid leprosy (HL) in a young immune competent male. He was diagnosed as a case of BT leprosy 10 years ago and now presented with multiple papules and nodules. Histopathological examination of biopsy taken from patch and nodule showed features of BT and HL, respectively.

Keywords

• Acid fast bacilli
• borderline tuberculoid leprosy
• histoid leprosy