De Novo Histoid Leprosy - A Rare Variant of Lepromatous Leprosy
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Histoid leprosy (HL) is a rare variant of lepromatous leprosy (LL) which is a highly transmissible disease. Here, we describe a de novo case of histoid leprosy. This variant typically arises in multibacillary patients who have received irregular or insufficient treatment for lepromatous leprosy. Its distinctive clinical presentation makes diagnosis challenging, potentially delaying treatment and contributing to the persistence of the disease as an endemic condition. So biopsy and histopathological examination are essential for the accurate diagnosis of histoid leprosy.
Author: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR)
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W6967998995
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