@article{2114,
  keywords = {Adult, Biopsy, Dapsone, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Humans, leprosy, Male, Middle Aged, Prednisone, Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatology, Skin},
  author = {Samant R and Nadkar M Y and Vaidya S S and Chhugani S J and Balaji R and Borges N E},
  title = {Leprosy: a close mimic in a rheumatology clinic.},
  abstract = {<p>Cutaneous and neurological manifestations of leprosy are readily diagnosed. However, physicians sometimes fail to recognize that leprosy may present with a rheumatic symptoms. A plethora of rheumatic manifestations are associated with leprosy, particularly with lepra reactions. A diligent examination for skin lesions/nerve involvement may uncover the diagnosis of leprosy in a patient referred for a rheumatological disorder. To highlight the fact that leprosy can mimic several rheumatological disorders, we have discussed a few representative cases seen over the past two years at our rheumatology clinic in a teaching hospital. In all these cases, a diagnosis of leprosy was made when the patient was referred for a rheumatic complaint.</p>},
  year = {1999},
  journal = {The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India},
  volume = {47},
  pages = {576-9},
  month = {1999 Jun},
  issn = {0004-5772},
  language = {eng},
}