A case of recurrent steroid-dependent severe type 2 lepra reaction treated successfully with colchicine.
Int J Mycobacteriol
; 10(4): 472-474, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
Type 2 lepra reaction (or erythema nodosum leprosum [ENL]) is an immune complex-mediated reaction which has been reported to occur for up to 8 years after successful completion of multibacillary multidrug therapy. The management of ENL is a challenge with the patient often becoming steroid dependent; predisposing to recurrent episodes in 39%-77% of cases on attempted steroid withdrawal. Here, we present a case of recalcitrant recurrent type 2 reaction which responded promptly to treatment with colchicine.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hanseníase Virchowiana
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Eritema Nodoso
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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En
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Int J Mycobacteriol
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Índia