@article{7511, keywords = {Biopsy, Dapsone, Diagnosis, Differential, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Leprostatic Agents, Leprosy, lepromatous, Middle Aged, Minocycline, Skin}, author = {Booth AV and Kovich O}, title = {Lepromatous leprosy.}, abstract = {

A 51-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of pruritic, erythematous papules and plaques on her arms that were treated as chronic urticaria. Histopathologic examination demonstrated acid-fast bacilli, and a diagnosis of lepromatous leprosy was made. Presentation and treatment of leprosy are reviewed.

}, year = {2007}, journal = {Dermatology online journal}, volume = {13}, pages = {9}, month = {2007 Jan 27}, issn = {1087-2108}, language = {eng}, }