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Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection, caused by mycobacterium leprae, primarily affecting the peripheral nerve trunks and cutaneous nerves. It classically presents with neural or dermal signs and symptoms. The indolent course of leprosy may manifest as erythema nodosum (appearance of tender inflamed subcutaneous nodule) and reversal reaction (inflammation in the previous skin lesion, appearance of new skin lesions, neuritis and abscess). Ulnar nerve is most commonly involved. This report illustrates the MR imaging appearance of ulnar nerve abscess.
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Abscesso/patologia , Hanseníase/patologia , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Neuropatias Ulnares/microbiologia , Neuropatias Ulnares/patologia , Adulto , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMO
Plantar ulcers occur in patients with Hansen's disease not because of the disease but because of its neuropathic effects on the skin over the feet. This enhances the risk of trauma to patients' feet, leading to the development of ulcers. This short article reviews the current management of leprosy on the basis of World Health Organization guidelines and the complexities of plantar ulceration in such patients. A guide to its management and prevention is also discussed.
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Leprosy deformities have been considered as the main reason for dehabilitation and social ostracism. Prevention of deformities is considered as one of the most important objectives of leprosy control programme. In present work based on deformity status, efforts have been made to evolve new parameters and their possible application in assessment of leprosy control programme.
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Oftalmopatias/epidemiologia , Deformidades Adquiridas do Pé/epidemiologia , Deformidades Adquiridas da Mão/epidemiologia , Hanseníase/prevenção & controle , Fatores Etários , Avaliação da Deficiência , Oftalmopatias/etiologia , Oftalmopatias/patologia , Deformidades Adquiridas do Pé/etiologia , Deformidades Adquiridas do Pé/patologia , Deformidades Adquiridas da Mão/etiologia , Deformidades Adquiridas da Mão/patologia , Humanos , Índia , Hanseníase/complicações , Hanseníase/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Leprosy deformities have been the cause of dehabilitation, destitution and social ostracism. Present study was planned and conducted in a rural area situated in eastern districts of Rajasthan. Out of 426 cases of leprosy, ninety cases were found suffering with deformities. The influences of various host factors and disease factors, in causation of deformities have been discussed.
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Hanseníase Virchowiana/patologia , Hanseníase Tuberculoide/patologia , Fatores Etários , Feminino , Humanos , Índia , Masculino , Tecido Nervoso/patologia , Ocupações , Fatores Sexuais , Classe SocialRESUMO
Total population survey covering 28055 persons living in 34 villages of eastern Rajasthan was carried out. Out of 28055 persons 20276 (72.27%) were actually examined and 218 cases of leprosy were detected. Prevalence of leprosy was found to be 10.75/1000, which is very high and contrary to earlier observations regarding leprosy prevalence in Rajasthan. Leprosy problem in Rajasthan has been discussed.