Swollen hands and feet syndrome: An uncommon presentation of a common disease. (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Samanta, Joydeep; De, Sritama
• Is Part Of: Tropical doctor. Volume 53:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 189
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: Leprosy disease -- bacterial infection disease -- diagnosis other -- community health; Tropical medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing Countries -- Periodicals; Tropical Medicine -- Periodicals; Tropische geneeskunde; 616.9883
• DOI: 10.1177/00494755221118995
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0049-4755

Abstract

Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by M. leprae with predominant skin and neurological involvement. Although musculoskeletal involvement can occur in leprosy during the disease course, the first presentation of leprosy with musculoskeletal manifestation is relatively rare. Here we present a case that presented musculoskeletal manifestation as an initial feature.