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Episodios reaccionales en lepra lepromatosa

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: to present a case of lepromatous leprosy with two reactional episodes during its course. Clinical case: 32-year-old woman from Paraguay, who presented with retiform purpura followed by ulceration on the lower limbs, associated with altered thermal and pain sensitivity. She also had skin infiltration, malar region nodules, madarosis, and a saddle nose. The diagnosis of Lucio’s phenomenon in lepromatous leprosy was made through biopsy for histopathology and bacilloscopy. She began treatment with glucocorticoids and antimicrobials according to the WHO regimen, and subsequently developed an upgrading episode with worsening of previous lesions. Conclusion: To highlight the importance of recognizing reactional episodes in order to initiate timely treatment and thus prevent severe disabling complications.

Source: Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba

DOI: 10.31053/1853.0605.v83.n3.49582

Authors: Aldana Ayelén Assad, Ricardo Gastón Britos Fodor, Mariana Virginia Teberobsky, Gabriela Laura Arena

Language: Spanish

Topic: Leprosy Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7214725625

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