Lucio phenomenon A30.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Course of disease in patients with diffuse leprosy as a leprosy reaction, especially in Central America.

Clinical features
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Blister eruption, bizarre skin necrosis and deep ulcerations. Healing with formation of bizarre scars, mutilation.

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Lepromatosis, diffuse;

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Lepromatosis, diffuse; Leprosy reaction;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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