Leprosy simulating lichenoid eruption: case report and literature review.
Leprosy is associated with the occurrence of various skin lesions such as macules, papules, plaques, nodules, and even diffused infiltration, depending on the patient's immune response. Its clinical presentation is often different from the usual pattern, leading to confusion in diagnosis. The present article describes a rare case of leprosy simulating lichenoid eruption and explores different aspects of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of this nosologic entity.
Centro de Dermatologia Dona Libânia, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
Antônio Renê Diógenes de
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Sousa
Carolina Oliveira
CO
Costa
Hercilia Maria Carvalho
HM
Queiroz
Paulo Eduardo de Sá
PE
Gonçalves
Heitor de Sá
Hde S
Gonçalves
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis*