Pathology of the peripheral nerves in leprosy: report of a case. Issue 5 (October 1970)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dayan, A. D.; Sandbank, U.
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 33:Issue 5(1970)
• Page Start: 586
• Page End: 591
• Publication Date: 1970-10
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.33.5.586
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Peripheral nerve trunks were examined from a case of lepromatous leprosy. M. leprae was seen in the nerves in several types of cells. Isolated nerve fibre preparations showed demyelinating lesions due to Schwann cell damage and complete nerve fibre degeneration. The causes of this mixed pattern of damage may involve both a direct effect of the bacilli on nerve fibres and various epiphenomena.