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Histoid leprosy: case report.

Ola Ahmed Bakry1, Aballa Mohamed Attia

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Andrology and STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufiya University, Egypt. drola_2007@yahoo.com

Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
|January 16, 2013
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This case study highlights histoid leprosy, a rare skin condition. Early misdiagnosis is common, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment with multi-drug therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Histoid leprosy is a rare clinical variant of lepromatous leprosy.
  • It presents with distinct histopathological and bacteriological features.
  • Rarity necessitates high clinical suspicion for accurate diagnosis.

Observation:

  • An 84-year-old male presented with itchy, erythematous papules on the trunk.
  • Initial misdiagnosis as pityriasis rosea occurred.
  • Slit skin smears showed high bacterial load (BI - 6+, MI - 50-60%).

Findings:

  • Histopathology revealed atrophic epidermis and dermal infiltration of spindle-shaped histiocytes in a storiform pattern.
  • Fite's stain confirmed abundant acid-fast bacilli (Lepra bacilli).

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  • The diagnosis of histoid leprosy was confirmed.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis of histoid leprosy is crucial, avoiding delays in treatment.
    • Prompt initiation of multidrug therapy (MDT) is essential for patient outcomes.
    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare leprosy forms.