Epistaxis and leprosy.
Forty-four leprosy patients with epistaxis were analysed. Aetiopathogenesis of epistaxis in leprosy is discussed in the light of available literature. It has been suggested that epistaxis is more frequent and severe in leprosy patients and more liable to have complications. Epistaxis in leprosy with nasal lesions may alarm the physician that patient has some systemic disorder.
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P.B.M. Hospital, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
D004844:Epistaxis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications*; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology