Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Disorders 2023;15(2):50-53

doi:10.46518/kjnmd.2023.15.2.50

A Case Report of Leprosy Presenting as Multiple Mononeuropathy with Hypoesthesia

Jong Woo YOO 1 ; Sung Sik KIM ; Hee Jo HAN ; Se Hoon KIM ; Ha Young SHIN

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Republic of Korea

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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.