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[Rheumatic manifestations in leprosy].

Helena L Pereira1, Sandra L Ribeiro, Emilia I Sato

  • 1Hospital Universitário Getúlio Vargas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Brazil. hlucia@ufam.edu.br

Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa
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Summary

Leprosy often presents with skin and nerve issues, but rheumatic symptoms are common and can be the first sign. This review details leprosy

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Context:

  • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, classically involves cutaneous and neurological systems.
  • Rheumatic manifestations are frequently observed in leprosy patients.
  • These rheumatic symptoms can precede other recognized signs of the disease.

Purpose:

  • To review the clinical features of leprosy.
  • To highlight leprosy manifestations that can be mistaken for rheumatic diseases.
  • To improve early diagnosis and management of leprosy presenting with rheumatic symptoms.

Summary:

  • Leprosy's classical presentation includes skin and nerve damage.
  • However, rheumatic symptoms such as arthritis and arthralgia are common.
  • These rheumatic features can be the initial clinical presentation, potentially delaying leprosy diagnosis.

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Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of leprosy's diverse clinical spectrum.
  • Aids clinicians in recognizing leprosy when it mimics rheumatic conditions.
  • Facilitates earlier diagnosis, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing disease transmission.