Lepromatous leprosy presenting as Erythema multiforme – A rare presentation
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
A 30 year old female presented as Erythema multiforme (EMF) with classic target lesions. Histology was also consistent with EMF. Differential diagnoses of Sweet’s syndrome & Urticarial vasculitis were entertained. Two weeks later she developed Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) like lesions. Skin Slit smears at second visit were positive for Acid fast bacilli (lepra) [AFB(L)] and histopathological / Fite Faraco stain for lepra bacilli was consistent with leprosy. We are reporting this case because of rare presentation of lepromatous leprosy as EMF.
Authors and Affiliations
Janardhan Bommakanti, G. K. Prasad, Vani. G, N. Vidyavathi
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