Histoid Leprosy –A Case Report

Authors: Bachaspatimayum R*, Das P, Bhattacharjee N and Devraj Y

DOI: 10.23880/cdoaj-16000164

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Histoid leprosy is a rare variant of lepromatous leprosy with unique clinical, immunological, bacteriological &histopathological features. It can occur as relapse following dapsone monotherapy, incomplete therapy, resistance to antileprosy drugs, following MDT & may in rare occassion de-novo. Here, we are presenting a case of histoid leprosy with candidal onychomycosis in middle aged army personnel who had taken incomplete therapy earlier.

Keywords: Leprosy; Histoid; Histiocytes; Onychomycosis

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