“Segmental Necrotizing Granulomatous Neuritis” : A Rare Manifestation of Hansen Disease—Report of 2 Cases

Segmental necrotizing granulomatous neuritis (SNGN) is a rare condition affecting the nerves of Hansen disease patients. This is usually seen as a complication in association with the skin lesions of Hansen disease. Though very rare, it can also be the first presenting symptom of pure neuritic lepro...

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Published in:Case reports in dermatological medicine 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.1-4
Main Authors: Jayalakshmy, P. S., Prasad, P. H., Kamala, V. V., Aswathy, R., Pratap, Priya
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Language:English
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Dermatology
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Summary:Segmental necrotizing granulomatous neuritis (SNGN) is a rare condition affecting the nerves of Hansen disease patients. This is usually seen as a complication in association with the skin lesions of Hansen disease. Though very rare, it can also be the first presenting symptom of pure neuritic leprosy. We hereby report 2 cases of SNGN—one case of pure neuritic leprosy with initial presentation as SNGN and another, a treated case of borderline tuberculoid leprosy which relapsed with skin lesions and associated SNGN in the peripheral nerve.
ISSN:2090-6463
2090-6471
DOI:10.1155/2012/758093