De Novo Histoid Leprosy in an Elderly: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (5th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dimri, Deepak; Sethi, Bhawna; Kumar, Yogesh
• Other Names: Baeesa S. Academic Editor.; Kornprat P. Academic Editor.; Sugiura K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-11-05
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/219421
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Histoid leprosy, an uncommon variant of lepromatous leprosy, develops usually as relapse in lepromatous patients who are on dapsone monotherapy, but uncommonly arises de novo . This rare form of the disease, with unique clinical and histopathological features, may pose a diagnostic challenge even to astute clinicians. We report the case that occurred de novo in an elderly who presented with small to large lesions all over the body. A fresh focus on histoid leprosy is the primary objective of this paper, especially in the context of the postglobal leprosy elimination era.