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Multiple synovial swellings in BT leprosy. A case report
S P Chattopadhyay1, S D Rajpathak, A Rajagopal
1Command Hospital (SC) Pune.
Indian Journal of Leprosy
|April 1, 1989
Summary
This case report details leprosy presenting as multiple joint swellings, an unusual initial symptom. It highlights rare presentations of leprosy beyond typical hand or ankle sites.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease primarily affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and upper respiratory tract.
- Musculoskeletal manifestations, such as arthritis and tenosynovitis, can occur in leprosy but are often overlooked.
- Synovial involvement in leprosy is uncommon, and its presentation as an initial symptom is rare.