A Case of Early Lepromatous Leprosy Showing Unusual Skin Manifestations.
- Author:
Chan Yeal LEE
;
Soo Wha JUNG
;
Duck Ha KIM
;
Ki Hong KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Leprosy;
Leprosy, Lepromatous*;
Male;
Peripheral Nerves;
Skin Manifestations*;
Skin*;
Syphilis, Cutaneous
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1984;22(6):647-650
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The skin lesions of leprosy have a great similarity to various other lesions. Fasal has called it the great imitator. Sometimes these skin lesions can b misdiagnosed because the physician does not consider leprosy. We reported a case of early lepromatous leprosy in 42 year old male. His skin lesions were similar to secondary syphilid. There were no sensory changes on the skin lesions and no enlargement of the peripheral nerves. Numerous AFB(+) bacilli from the skin smear confirmed our diagnosis of leprosy.
