01342nas a2200205   4500000000100000008004100001260002300042653001200065653002400077653001800101100001300119700001200132700001200144245006800156856009100224300000800315490000600323520078200329022002501111       2025                            d  bScientific Scholar10aLeprosy10aAspiration cytology10aLepra bacilli1 aBansal C1 aAnand G1 aGoyal A00aRole of lymph node aspiration in diagnosing lepromatous leprosy  uhttps://nams-annals.in/view-pdf/?&article=c9330229dabcc2c4c3004fa12ea7c9f7kRukoVnzV38=  a1-40 v03 a<jats:p>Leprosy or Hansen’s disease remains a common ailment amongst the developing countries. Whereas histopathology remains the gold standard for diagnosis, the use of cytopathology can aid and hasten the process of diagnosis. We present the case of a 45-year-old male patient who presented with ‘skin rash’ and inguinal lymphadenopathy. Aspiration cytology of the lymph node was performed, and upon special staining, clumps of acid-fast bacilli were observed. Diagnosis of Lepromatous leprosy was given. Slit skin smear and inguinal lymph node biopsy were also undertaken, which corroborated the findings. We present this case as it highlights the swift nature of cytology in aiding the diagnosis of infectious disorders, wherein special staining is feasible.</jats:p>  a2454-5635, 0379-038X