K D Barman, K Goel, P Agarwal, S Chukh, V K Garg, N Khurana
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Abstract
28 yr old male presented with asymptomatic nodules and few well to ill defined papules on ears, asymmetrical nerve enlargement and evanescent tender nodules on the extremities without any infiltration of the skin and madarosis. Slit skin smear done from normal skin was BI 6+. Skin biopsy showed features of lepromatous leprosy.
期刊介绍:
Indian Journal of Leprosy is one of the oldest journals of India published quarterly by Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh (Indian Leprosy Association) since 1929. The Journal covers all research aspects of leprosy, tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases.