1.
s.l; s.n; jun. 1999. 4 p.
Não convencional
em Inglês
| SES-SP, HANSEN, HANSENIASE, SESSP-ILSLACERVO, SES-SP
| ID: biblio-1238673
2.
J Assoc Physicians India
; 47(6): 576-9, 1999 Jun.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10999151
RESUMO
Cutaneous and neurological manifestations of leprosy are readily diagnosed. However, physicians sometimes fail to recognize that leprosy may present with a rheumatic symptoms. A plethora of rheumatic manifestations are associated with leprosy, particularly with lepra reactions. A diligent examination for skin lesions/nerve involvement may uncover the diagnosis of leprosy in a patient referred for a rheumatological disorder. To highlight the fact that leprosy can mimic several rheumatological disorders, we have discussed a few representative cases seen over the past two years at our rheumatology clinic in a teaching hospital. In all these cases, a diagnosis of leprosy was made when the patient was referred for a rheumatic complaint.