Histoid leprosy presenting as a large tumor
An. bras. dermatol
; 96(6): 759-761, Nov.-Dec. 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Histoid leprosy is a rare form of multibacillary leprosy, characterized by the presence of papules, plaques, or nodules whose appearance is keloid-like, skin colored, or erythematous. Fusiform cells are the main histopathological feature. Due to the fact that it can simulate other dermatological lesions, for example, dermatofibroma and neurofibroma, it constitutes a diagnostic challenge for clinicians and pathologists. It is a bacilliferous form of leprosy, and it plays an important role in disease transmission. A case of a patient with histoid leprosy living in the Northeast Region of Brazil is reported.
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01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
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Tipos_de_cancer
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Outros_tipos
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Hanseníase Virchowiana
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Hanseníase Multibacilar
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Queloide
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Hanseníase
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil