Synonym(s)
Lazarine Leprosy; Leprosy Lazarine Leprosy
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Lucio Latapi
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Special form of leprosy lepromatosa.
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- Generalized, waxy skin infiltration for dry scaly epidermis. Loss of eyelashes, eyebrows and head hair ( Alopecia lepromatosa). Infestation of mucous membranes (nasal mucosa with chronic inflammation). Nasal mucous membranes (nasal mucosa with chronic rhinitis, destruction of the nasal septum, laryngeal mucosa with purulent laryngitis and respiratory emergencies), eyes (severe damage through infiltration, which can lead to visual impairment and blindness) and nerves (paralysis and loss of sensitivity).
- Visceral involvement: Adenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, orchitis, epididymitis, osteitis, cachexia. In this form of leprosy, so-called leprosy reactions are observed, see also the Lucio phenomenon.
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Masses of Mycobacteriae leprae, even in apparently healthy skin.
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According to the leprosy.
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Alopecia lepromatosa; Leprosy lepromatosa; Leprosy (overview); Leprosy reaction; Lucio phenomenon;Disclaimer
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