Lucio Phenomenon: Sequelae of Neglected Leprosy
| Autor: | Ya, Siti Nuryati Che, Muhamad, Rosediani, Zakaria, Rosnani, Ishak, Azlina, Abdullah, Wan Noor Hasbee Wan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Lepromatous leprosy
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Case Report 030209 endocrinology & metabolism Primary care Disease medicine.disease Dermatology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Leprosy Rare case Medicine Lucio Phenomenon 030212 general & internal medicine Family Practice business Lepromatous Leprosy Disease transmission Lucio phenomenon Ulcer |
| Zdroj: | Korean Journal of Family Medicine |
| ISSN: | 2092-6715 |
| Popis: | Lucio phenomenon is a potentially fatal leprosy reaction seen in pure, primitive, and diffuse form of lepromatous leprosy. It is a globally restricted phenomenon that occurs in Mexico and Costa Rica; however, sporadic cases have been reported elsewhere. We report a rare case of a 50-year-old Indonesian, who resided in Malaysia for the past 33 years, which presented with extensive ulcers on all four limbs for 3 weeks, as well as a 16-year history of skin changes and alopecia. Full evaluation established the diagnosis of lepromatous leprosy with Lucio phenomenon. Delay in diagnosis leads to significant disabilities and disease transmission within the community. Therefore, primary care practitioners, even in non-endemic countries, should be wary of this atypical feature of leprosy to prevent complications since it is a highly curable disease. |
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