[Rheumatic manifestations in leprosy].
The classical manifestations of leprosy are cutaneous and neurological involvement; however, rheumatic manifestations are relatively common during the course of the disease and can be the initial manifestation. Herein are reviewed the clinical features of leprosy, particularly those that may mimic rheumatic diseases.
Pereira
Helena L
HL
Hospital Universitário Getúlio Vargas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Brazil. hlucia@ufam.edu.br
Ribeiro
Sandra L
SL
Sato
Emilia I
EI
D004893:Erythema Nodosum / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D015440:Leprosy, Lepromatous / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*