@article{102961,
  keywords = {Leprosy, Histoid leprosy, Relapse, Case report},
  author = {Mathur M and Paudel S and Bhattarai N and Regmi S and Karki S and Shrestha S},
  title = {An unusual presentation in relapse case of histoid leprosy},
  abstract = {<p>Histoid leprosy (HL) is a very rare and highly infectious variant of lepromatous leprosy, presenting as skin-coloured, succulent nodules and plaques on apparently healthy skin. It is histologically characterized by a dense bundle of histiocytes arranged in storiform manner. Usually, it occurs in patients with leprosy who relapse after dapsone monotherapy or inadequate antileprotic treatment; it can even arise de novo. We present a case of umbilicated presentation in a patient with a case of relapse HL, even after adequate treatment with multibacillary multidrug therapy for 12 months. Although rare, the higher load of lepra bacilli in these cases makes it a matter of concern, and challenging for leprologists to make early diagnosis and treatment.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Skin Health and Disease},
  pages = {1-3},
  publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)},
  issn = {2690-442X},
  url = {https://watermark02.silverchair.com/vzaf067.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAA28wggNrBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggNcMIIDWAIBADCCA1EGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM3R3GmvKZyyzrPvkFAgEQgIIDIpnSvG0pHIyHa_E2dI3Egjh9fQzFZxUaL8naV5z8q6rnp},
  doi = {10.1093/skinhd/vzaf067},
  language = {ENG},
}