title: Leprosy with neurofibromatosis--a diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: The coexistence of leprosy with neurofibromatosis is a rare finding and can pose a diagnostic dilemma. Neurofibromatosis coexisting with borderline tuberculoid leprosy has previously not been reported. We report such a case in a 13-year-old boy where biopsy of clinically uninvolved nerve revealed the presence of acid-fast bacilli. A careful diagnostic workup is needed in such cases to ensure proper treatment. Both disorders affect Schwann cells and their relationship merits further consideration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India. chandergroverkubba@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Chander
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Grover
authors.forename: Manmohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lohra
authors.forename: Soni
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nanda
authors.forename: B S N
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D015439:Leprosy, Borderline / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D017253:Neurofibromatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*