Borderline lepromatous leprosy mimicking lupus vasculitis: a rare case report from the Brazilian Amazon
Leprosy is a neglected chronic infectious disease that is endemic in Brazil. It has a heterogeneous clinical presentation and often mimics other diseases, such as collagenosis, leading to underdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, and high morbidity. This report presents the case of a 40-year-old patient...
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| Main Authors: | Carolina Souza-de Oliveira, Isabella C. Mendes-Alexandre, Laísa Ezaguy-de Hollanda, Rebeca Martins, Vanessa Ribeiro-Ferreira, João V. Chagas-Rossin, Hitesh Babani, Luciana Mendes-dos Santos |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.portuguesejournalofdermatology.com/frame_eng.php?id=208 |
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