@article{95164, author = {Gupta S and Li C and Thallapally V and Sharma P and Nahas J}, title = {Chronic Hand Swelling and Dactylitis in Leprosy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature}, abstract = {Leprosy is an infectious disease that is associated with various types of presentations. Diagnosis of the disease can be tricky in cases of atypical presentations. We report a unique case of leprosy characterized by chronic hand swelling, dactylitis, and seropositive laboratory markers, which was diagnosed in a rheumatology clinic.}, year = {2021}, journal = {Cureus}, publisher = {Cureus, Inc.}, issn = {2168-8184}, url = {https://www.cureus.com/articles/49567-chronic-hand-swelling-and-dactylitis-in-leprosy-a-case-report-and-review-of-the-literature}, doi = {10.7759/cureus.13451}, language = {eng}, }