Sensory perception in leprosy-neurophysiological correlates.
The loss of sensation in skin lesions, and in a palm or sole that has been innervated by peripheral nerve trunks, is characteristic of leprosy. Detection of early nerve trunk involvement depends on demonstrating sensory loss. Newer developments in neurological sciences have made fresh interpretations of the observed sensory abnormalities in leprosy-affected persons possible. Some of these observations are described in this review, and their implications discussed.
Malaviya
Govind N
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Central Jamal Institute for Leprosy, Tajganj, Agra, India.
D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology*