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Tânia Rita Moreno de Oliveira Fernandes1, Victor Josuan Soares de Andrade1, Igor Dutra Nascimento1
1Department of Medical-Surgical Pathology of the Integumentary Apparatus, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, PE, Brazil.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|September 14, 2021
Summary
Histoid leprosy, a rare multibacillary form, presents keloid-like lesions and fusiform cells, posing diagnostic challenges. This case report highlights its role in disease transmission.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Histoid leprosy is a rare variant of multibacillary leprosy.
- It is characterized by keloid-like papules, plaques, or nodules and fusiform cells histopathologically.
- This leprosy form can mimic other skin conditions, complicating diagnosis.
Observation:
- The study reports a case of histoid leprosy in Northeast Brazil.
- The patient presented with papules, plaques, or nodules resembling keloids.
Findings:
- Fusiform cells are the primary histopathological finding in histoid leprosy.
- This condition can mimic other dermatological lesions like dermatofibroma and neurofibroma, creating diagnostic difficulties.
Implications:
- Histoid leprosy is a bacilliferous form, contributing significantly to disease transmission.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and prevention of spread.
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