title: Reactional tattoo inoculation borderline tuberculoid leprosy with oedematous tattoos.
abstract: Tattoo inoculation borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy in upgrading reaction with prominent tattoo oedema developing after starting paucibacillary multidrug therapy (PB MDT) is reported. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology. An excellent response to oral steroids and PB MDT was seen. There is only one similar report in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, JLN Hospital & Research Centre, Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai, Chattisgarh 490006, India. draghorpade@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ashok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ghorpade
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007917:Leprostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015441:Leprosy, Tuberculoid / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000635:transmission*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D007917:Leprostatic Agents; D011241:Prednisone