TY - JOUR KW - Histoid leprosy KW - Histopathological investigation KW - rare variant KW - Skin colored papules KW - Atypical presentation KW - keloid-like lesions KW - Clinical diagnosis KW - Case report KW - Atrophic scarring AU - Rani S AU - Sahu A AU - Raika J AU - Mendiratta V AU - Agarwal K AB -

Histoid leprosy is a rare variant of multibacillary leprosy characterised by distinctive clinical and histopathological features. It typically presents as firm, shiny, skin-coloured to erythematous papules and nodules. Clinical presentations can vary, including keloid-like lesions and umbilicated papules, nodules with atrophic scarring. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and prevention of transmission. A case of long-standing histoid leprosy in a young female with atypical scarring lesions is reported. Histoid leprosy continues to challenge clinicians with its atypical presentations and diagnostic dilemmas.

BT - Tropical Doctor DO - 10.1177/00494755251378580 LA - ENG M3 - Case Report N2 -

Histoid leprosy is a rare variant of multibacillary leprosy characterised by distinctive clinical and histopathological features. It typically presents as firm, shiny, skin-coloured to erythematous papules and nodules. Clinical presentations can vary, including keloid-like lesions and umbilicated papules, nodules with atrophic scarring. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and prevention of transmission. A case of long-standing histoid leprosy in a young female with atypical scarring lesions is reported. Histoid leprosy continues to challenge clinicians with its atypical presentations and diagnostic dilemmas.

PB - SAGE Publications PY - 2025 T2 - Tropical Doctor TI - Long-undiagnosed histoid leprosy in a young female SN - 0049-4755, 1758-1133 ER -