TY - JOUR
KW - Lepromatous leprosy diagnosis
KW - Histoid Hansen
KW - Crateriform and ulcerated lesions
AU - Makudapathy S
AU - Kuppu SC
AB - <jats:p>Nodular lepromatous leprosy (LL) classically presents with diffuse infiltration, nodules, and plaques. However, unusual morphologies may lead to diagnostic confusion, particularly with histoid Hansen’s disease. We report a rare presentation of nodular lepromatous leprosy manifesting as crateriform and ulcerated papules and plaques, clinically simulating histoid leprosy. Detailed clinical evaluation, histopathology, and slit-skin smear examination aided in establishing the correct diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical cutaneous manifestations of leprosy to avoid misclassification and ensure appropriate management.</jats:p>
BT - International Journal of Research in Dermatology
DA - 02/2026
DO - 10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20260379
IS - 2
LA - ENG
M3 - Article 
N2 - <jats:p>Nodular lepromatous leprosy (LL) classically presents with diffuse infiltration, nodules, and plaques. However, unusual morphologies may lead to diagnostic confusion, particularly with histoid Hansen’s disease. We report a rare presentation of nodular lepromatous leprosy manifesting as crateriform and ulcerated papules and plaques, clinically simulating histoid leprosy. Detailed clinical evaluation, histopathology, and slit-skin smear examination aided in establishing the correct diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical cutaneous manifestations of leprosy to avoid misclassification and ensure appropriate management.</jats:p>
PB - Medip Academy
PY - 2026
SP - 178
EP - 180
T2 - International Journal of Research in Dermatology
TI - Crateriform and ulcerated lesions of nodular lepromatous leprosy masquerading as histoid Hansen’s disease
UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/401011175_Crateriform_and_ulcerated_lesions_of_nodular_lepromatous_leprosy_masquerading_as_histoid_Hansen's_disease/fulltext/69994d487247bc6473e25bdb/Crateriform-and-ulcerated-lesions-of-nodular-lepromatous-leprosy
VL - 12
SN - 2455-4529
ER -