Hansen's disease: An unusual presentation

Hansen's disease: An unusual presentation

Hansen's disease can present with varied and subtle symptoms which can be missed. A middle-aged gentleman presented with swelling of face and hands. Detailed examination and investigations confirmed borderline tuberculoid leprosy with lepra reaction. A high index of suspicion with vigilance can...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2017-07, Vol.6 (3), p.666-668
Hauptverfasser: George, Tina, Venkataraman, M, Mukhopadhyay, Sramana, Ramya, I
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Hansen's disease
lepra reactions
Leprosy
skin induration
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Zusammenfassung:Hansen's disease can present with varied and subtle symptoms which can be missed. A middle-aged gentleman presented with swelling of face and hands. Detailed examination and investigations confirmed borderline tuberculoid leprosy with lepra reaction. A high index of suspicion with vigilance can help to make an early diagnosis in this potentially treatable condition.
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/2249-4863.222041