Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa secondary to leprous lymphadenopathy; a case report
Summary Leprosy has earned the status of 'great imitator' considering its ability to present in wide array of manifestations. Typical neuro-dermatological features are easy to recognize but uncommon presentations frequently delay the diagnosis. Here we report a 60-years-old lady presenting...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Leprosy review 2020-06, Vol.91 (2), p.209-214 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Summary Leprosy has earned the status of 'great imitator' considering its ability to present in wide array of manifestations. Typical neuro-dermatological features are easy to recognize but uncommon presentations frequently delay the diagnosis. Here we report a 60-years-old lady presenting with elephantiasis nostras verrucosa secondary to lepromatous leprosy. In the post elimination era, it is important to have a high index of suspicion to prevent delay in diagnosis. |
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ISSN: | 2162-8807 0305-7518 2162-8807 |
DOI: | 10.47276/lr.91.2.209 |