A Case Report of Leprosy Presenting as Multiple Mononeuropathy with Hypoesthesia
10.46518/kjnmd.2023.15.2.50
- Author:
Jong Woo YOO
1
;
Sung Sik KIM
;
Hee Jo HAN
;
Se Hoon KIM
;
Ha Young SHIN
Author Information
1. Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Disorders
2023;15(2):50-53
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It can lead to damage of the nerve. Although the incidence of leprosy is very low in South Korea, a large number of people are immigrating to South Korea from countries with a high prevalence of leprosy. We report a case of leprosy confirmed by nerve biopsy. The patient was from Nepal who presented with progressive and asymmetric sensory loss. Leprosy can be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with progressive and asymmetric sensory loss, especially when patients are from leprosy endemic countries.
