Borderline tuberculoid leprosy associated with histoid leprosy

Borderline tuberculoid leprosy associated with histoid leprosy

Coexistence of two immunologically diverse forms of leprosy in an individual is very rare. Herein, we report a case of association of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy with histoid leprosy (HL) in a young immune competent male. He was diagnosed as a case of BT leprosy 10 years ago and now presente...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of dermatology 2016-09, Vol.61 (5), p.580-580
1. Verfasser: Rao, Angoori
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acid fast bacilli
borderline tuberculoid leprosy
Case studies
Causes of
Diagnosis
E-IJD Case Report
histoid leprosy
Leprosy
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Zusammenfassung:Coexistence of two immunologically diverse forms of leprosy in an individual is very rare. Herein, we report a case of association of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy with histoid leprosy (HL) in a young immune competent male. He was diagnosed as a case of BT leprosy 10 years ago and now presented with multiple papules and nodules. Histopathological examination of biopsy taken from patch and nodule showed features of BT and HL, respectively.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.190130