Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Associated with Lepromatous Leprosy: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Abstract
Hansen disease or leprosy is an ancient disease that is still present with us and could masquerade and pose
diagnostic challenges. Clinical presentation of Hansen disease is variable from the chronic form of the diseases
which are easily recognised to the acute reactions that occur following perturbation of the chronic phase.
Erythema nodosum leprosum is commonly seen in patients with borderline lepromatous leprosy or lepromatous
leprosyas in the present case.We report a case of erythema nodosum leprosumthat presented in association
with lepromatous leprosy at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital,Ogbomoso.This patient was initially
misdiagnosed in a comprehensive health center as a case of acne vulgaris and was treated with oral antibiotics
and cleansers without improvement. The patient responded to a combination of Dapsone, Clofazimine,
Rifampicin, and Prednisolone. The patient has remained well in the last four years without any form of relapse.
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