Leprosy reactions are complex immune events, generating disabling consequences and threatening the lives of those who experience them. This case report addresses the episode of a 28-year-old female patient who suffered a severe type-2 leprosy reaction, characterized by significant hepatic involvement, specifically, nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis. This case report underscores the importance of maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion, early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and immediate addressing of these types of reactions that may arise in the context of leprosy.
BT - The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene C1 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38955201
DA - 07/2024 DO - 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0874 J2 - Am J Trop Med Hyg LA - ENG M3 - Article N2 -Leprosy reactions are complex immune events, generating disabling consequences and threatening the lives of those who experience them. This case report addresses the episode of a 28-year-old female patient who suffered a severe type-2 leprosy reaction, characterized by significant hepatic involvement, specifically, nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis. This case report underscores the importance of maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion, early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and immediate addressing of these types of reactions that may arise in the context of leprosy.
PY - 2024 T2 - The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene TI - Case Report: Nonalcoholic Hepatic Steatosis Associated with Type-2 Leprosy Reaction. SN - 1476-1645 ER -