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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Sujet Principal:
Lèpre lépromateuse
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Lèpre multibacillaire
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Chéloïde
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Lèpre
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Humans
langue:
En
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An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
DERMATOLOGIA
Année:
2021
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Article