@article{25864,
  keywords = {leprosy, Hyperpigmentation, Foot, Hand, India, Extremities},
  author = {Arakkal G and Vani S and Kasetty H and Varala S},
  title = {Leprosy: An unusual presentation},
  abstract = {<p>Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by <em>Mycobacterium leprae</em>, commonly manifesting as hypopigmented anesthetic patches with thickened nerves. Primary hyperpigmentation in leprosy is a rare manifestation. Literature search showed only few case reports of Hansen's disease with single hyperpigmented patch and involvement of relatively immune zones like palms and soles. We report a case of leprosy presenting primarily as hyperpigmented patches over the trunk and extremities with involvement of palms and soles which is a rare presentation.</p>
},
  year = {2015},
  journal = {International Journal of Medicine and Public Health},
  volume = {5},
  pages = {118},
  issn = {2230-8598},
  url = {http://www.ijmedph.org/temp/IntJMedPublicHealth51118-1098237_030302.pdf},
  doi = {10.4103/2230-8598.151276},
  language = {eng},
}