Leg ulcer in lepromatous leprosy - Case report
An. bras. dermatol
; 91(5): 673-675, Sept.-Oct. 2016. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract In Brazil, leprosy is a widespread infectious and contagious disease. Clinicians and specialists view leprosy broadly as a systemic infection, since, in its manifestations, it mimics many conditions, such as rheumatic, vascular, ENT, neurological and dermatological diseases. There are few studies that characterize the factors associated with ulcers in leprosy. These injuries should be prevented and treated promptly to avoid serious problems like secondary infections, sepsis, carcinomatous degeneration and amputations. We describe a patient with ulcers on his legs, involving late diagnosis of lepromatous leprosy.
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01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
3_ND
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Hanseníase Virchowiana
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Úlcera da Perna
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article