A fatal case of erythema necroticans.
Indian J Lepr
; 2002 Apr-Jun; 74(2): 145-9
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ABSTRACT
Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) classically presents as tender, erythematous nodules over the face, arms and legs. Severe ENL can become vesicular or bullous and break-down and is termed erythema necroticans (Jopling & McDougall, 1996) and is treated with corticosteroids. The causes of death in a majority of leprosy patients are the same as in the general population, with the exception of renal damage in lepromatous leprosy. There is possible increased mortality from side-effects of antileprosy drugs, steroids, or other drugs used in reactions, from toxaemia in severe reactions, and from asphyxia due to glottic oedema (Jopling & McDougall, 1996). We report here a case of erythema necroticans, the cause of death being septicaemia, secondary to skin ulcers and urinary tract infection, precipitated by corticosteroids.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Leprosy, Lepromatous
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Ciprofloxacin
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Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Fatal Outcome
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Erythema Nodosum
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Middle Aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Lepr
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article