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Renal functional status in leprosy.

A J Kanwar, S C Bharija, M S Belhaj

    Indian Journal of Leprosy
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Leprosy patients, especially those with active erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), show significant kidney function impairment. Even in quiescent or uncomplicated cases, renal impairment is present but less severe than in active phases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, can affect multiple organs, including the kidneys.
    • Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) is a common inflammatory complication of lepromatous leprosy.
    • Understanding the impact of leprosy and its complications on renal function is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the renal functional status in patients with lepromatous leprosy.
    • To compare renal impairment in active versus quiescent phases of leprosy and ENL.

    Main Methods:

    • Renal function tests were performed on 27 patients diagnosed with lepromatous leprosy.
    • Patients were categorized based on disease activity (active ENL, quiescent phase, uncomplicated leprosy).

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    Main Results:

    • Significant renal functional impairment was observed in lepromatous leprosy patients experiencing active ENL.
    • Renal impairment was also noted in patients with quiescent leprosy and uncomplicated lepromatous leprosy.
    • The degree of renal impairment was considerably less in quiescent and uncomplicated cases compared to active reactive phases.

    Conclusions:

    • Active erythema nodosum leprosum significantly impacts kidney function in lepromatous leprosy patients.
    • Renal impairment is a concern across different stages of lepromatous leprosy, necessitating monitoring.
    • Prompt management of leprosy complications may help mitigate renal damage.