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Bone involvement in leprosy: Early changes

Abstract

Leprosy (Hansen disease) is a slowly progressive, infectious, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Bone involvement is one of the principal prognostic factors in leprosy. Imaging in leprosy could aid in the diagnosis of bone disease. Here, authors present a case of leprosy with trophic ulcer and its radiological changes.

 

 

 

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Journal Article
Author
Ankad B
Halawar R