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Histoid Leprosy Mimicking Eruptive Xanthomas-2: Case Studies

Abstract
Histoid leprosy is a rare clinical variant of leprosy. Several cases have been reported from India even in post-elimination era. Histoid leprosy mimics variety of dermatological conditions like xanthoma, neurofibroma, dermatofibroma, sarcoid and postkala-azar leishmaniasis. We report two cases of histoid leprosy mimicking eruptive xanthomas in different age groups.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Haritha K
Sravanthi K
Raghurama Rao G
Prasad Choudary A