[ENT aspects of leprosy. Observations on the physiopathology].
Beginning leprosy detected by careful ENT examination is described. Transmission by nasal droplets appears to be the most plausible theory. Spread of infection from the nose to the facial nerve through the vidian nerve is a personal hypothesis.
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Hôpital Ambroise Paré, Mons, Belgique.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000635:transmission; D008297:Male; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012222:Rhinitis, Atrophic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology
Aspects O.R.L. de la lèpre. Quelques réflexions d'ordre physiopathologique.