2023, Number 3
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Med Int Mex 2023; 39 (3)
Lepromatous leprosy, an ancient disease with current repercussions
Tuta-Quintero EA, Ariza-Gómez LY
Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 586-589
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ABSTRACT
Background: Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is caused by
Mycobacterium leprae;
clinically it occurs from skin lesions to severe neural lesions due to peripheral nerve
involvement and sensory dysfunction.
Clinical case: A 55-year-old male patient, with no significant medical history, who
consulted the outpatient service due to the initial appearance of multiple nodular,
erythematous lesions with burning pain and itching, in who lepromatous leprosy was
diagnosed.
Conclusions: The recognition of skin lesions in primary healthcare approach, and
the ability to generate differential diagnoses allow an adequate clinical and paraclinical
approach, having a favorable impact on medical management.
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