Molluscum contagiosum-like lesions in lepromatous leprosy

A 23-year old male presented with multiple, asymptomatic, raised lesions of 4 months' duration. The lesions were well demarcated. Dome-shaped papules and nodules were seen on normal looking skin; some were shiny, pearly white and umbilicated. Bilateral greater auricular, ulnar, radial cutaneous...

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Published in:	Indian journal of leprosy Vol. 75; no. 1; p. 53
Main Authors:	Kuruvila, M, Pail, G S, Prasad, A J R, Rajagopal, N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-01-2003
Subjects:	Adult Humans Leprosy, Lepromatous - pathology Male Molluscum Contagiosum - pathology
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Summary:	A 23-year old male presented with multiple, asymptomatic, raised lesions of 4 months' duration. The lesions were well demarcated. Dome-shaped papules and nodules were seen on normal looking skin; some were shiny, pearly white and umbilicated. Bilateral greater auricular, ulnar, radial cutaneous and lateral popliteal nerves were thickened. Slit skin smear from an umbilicated nodule had a BI of 6+. Biopsy showed features of lepromatous leprosy.
ISSN:	0254-9395