Lucio Phenomenon: A Rare Manifestation of Leprosy in Selangor, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (0-2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Shahrizan Majid Binti Allapitchai
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Lepromatous Leprosy ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Who Guidelines ◽  
Rare Manifestation ◽  
Hands And Feet ◽  
Multiple Ulcers ◽  
Made In

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, predominantly affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. Lucio phenomenon is a rare reactional state presenting in patient with lepromatous leprosy and described as acute cutaneous necrotising vasculitis. We discussed the case of a 38-year-old male patient presenting with oedematous and dusky discolouration of bilateral hands and feet associated with diffuse facial involvement. His skin condition gradually worsened to form multiple ulcers with bizarre shaped purpuric lesion over bilateral upper and lower limbs, trunk, and face. Histopathological examination of the skin biopsy showed multiple acid-fast bacilli and diagnosis of Lucio’s phenomenon was made in the background of lepromatous leprosy. He was treated with multi drug therapy (MDT) as recommended by the WHO guidelines. A better understanding of rarer manifestation of this illness is important for early diagnosis and to prevent significant morbidity associated with it.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue-2: 2021 Page: S20

scholarly journals A 29-Year-Old Male with Borderline Lepromatous Leprosy

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-112
Author(s):  
Lubna Khondker ◽  
Md. Shirajul Islam Khan ◽  
Md. Anwar Husain
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Lepromatous Leprosy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Great Auricular Nerve ◽  
Ulcerative Lesions

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease that primarily affects the peripheral nerves, skin, upper respiratory tract mucosa, eyes and certain other tissues. It is diagnosable and curable if recognized early and treated adequately. A twenty nine-year-old male from Jessore, Bangladesh reported in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh with the complaints of multiple erythematous, large, raised and circumscribed lesions with loss of sensations on different parts of the body, especially distal portions of all four limbs for last eight months. Subsequently he developed ulcers on the anesthetic fingers due to smoking and few ulcerative lesions on both feet. Skin examination revealed multiple erythematous, large nodular lesions on both sides of the cheek and forehead, multiple erythematous, indurated, large plaques with raised margin and central clearing on the trunk, waist and all four limbs, few satellite lesions around the large plaques on the trunk, few hypopigmented patches and plaques on buttock and lower limbs, multiple painless ulcers on dorsal surface of fingers of both hands, both lateral malleoluses and right sole. On examination of peripheral nerves, left great auricular nerve, both ulnar nerves and both common peroneal nerves were moderately enlarged and tender. Slit skin smear for AFB (modified Z-N stain) was done and revealed that there were large number of acid and alcohol-fast bacilli arranged in straight and curved parallel bundles with globular masses (cigar-bundle appearance), morphologically resembling Mycobacterium leprae. Skin biopsy for histopathological examination revealed extensive infiltration of macrophages in the dermis, separated from epidermis by narrow grenz zone, with destruction of skin adnexa. Few foci of poorly defined granuloma in dermis were also noted. The patient was managed with rifampicin, clofazimine, dapsone, prednisolone and omeprazole. Journal of Enam Medical College; Vol 3 No 2 July 2013; Page 109-112 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v3i2.16134

scholarly journals Solitary Schwannoma on the Hypothenar Region of the Hand: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 449-452
Author(s):  
Kastanis G ◽  
Kapsetakis P ◽  
Magarakis G ◽  
Bachlitzanaki M ◽  
Christoforidis C ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Rare Manifestation ◽  
Histopathological Evidence ◽  
Volar Surface

Schwannomas or neurilemmomas are the most common benign tumors of the neural sheaths of the peripheral nerves. Incidence of these tumors in the hand accounts to 0.8-2%. The majority of them appear as an isolated grown mass along the route of the nerves. Peripheral nerves benign tumors present many difficulties concerning the clinical diagnosis and only histopathological evidence provides the final diagnosis. In this case study, we present a 45 year old man with a grown asymptomatic mass on the volar surface of right hand (hypothenar) remained for two years and impinging the skin of the hand only the last months. Initial MRI results diagnosed the mass as gaglion cyst. Histopathological examination revealed a schwannoma. We present this case as a rare manifestation of a schwannoma in hypothenar area of the hand. A literature review of diagnoses and therapeutic management is also presented.

scholarly journals Lucio Phenomenon mimicking with Vasculo necrotic Erithema Nodosum Leprosum: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-294
Author(s):  
Dwi Sepfourteen ◽  
Tutty Ariani
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Erythema Nodosum ◽  
Lepromatous Leprosy ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Acid Fast Bacilli ◽  
Erythema Nodosum Leprosum ◽  
Endothelial Proliferation ◽  
Hands And Feet ◽  
Epidermal Necrosis ◽  
Lucio’S Phenomenon

Clinical features of Lucio’s phenomenon (LP), shows a nectorizing erythema, may mimicking Erythema Nodosum leprosum with vasculonecrotic. A 46 years old man presented with diagnosis lepromatous leprosy with Lucio’s phenomenon and diferential diagnosis borderline lepromatous (BL) with vasculonecrotic erithema nodosum leprosum. The patients complained there were painless ulcers on his lower limbs and scrotum, with surrounded by purpuric patches which subsequently became gangrenes and ulcerated for 3 weeks. There was numbness of both hands and feet, the eyelashes, eyebrows baldness since 5 years ago. Patient never got the treatment before. Bacteriological examination showed bacterial index 6+ Histopathology: there were Flattened epidermis by narrow grenz zone, and lymphocyte in perivascular with macrophage. There was endothelial proliferation of capiller. Fite faraco stain showed macrophage infiltration around the perivasculer, with colonization of the endothelial cell by acid fast bacilli and epidermal necrosis and diagnosis as Lepromatous leprosy with Lucio phenomenon. This patient is given adult multiple drug therapy (MDT) therapy, methylprednisolone, neurotrophic vitamins. Lucio’s phenomenon most commonly affects patients with untreated leprosy. Clinically, it may be difficult to differentiate Lucio phenomenon from Erythema nodosum leprosum with vasculonecrotic. In this case, the histopathological examination were colonization of endothelial cell by acid fast bacilli, epidermal necrosis and endothelial proliferation of the vessel.

scholarly journals Immune Sensing and Potential Immunotherapeutic Approaches to Control Chromoblastomycosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Leandro C. D. Breda ◽  
Isabela G. Menezes ◽  
Larissa N. M. Paulo ◽  
Sandro Rogério de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Social Stigma ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Treatment Interruption ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Disease Treatment ◽  
Immune Sensing ◽  
Skin Immunology ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Made In

Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a neglected, chronic, and progressive subcutaneous mycosis caused by different species of fungi from the Herpotrichiellaceae family. CBM disease is usually associated with agricultural activities, and its infection is characterized by verrucous, erythematous papules, and atrophic lesions on the upper and lower limbs, leading to social stigma and impacts on patients’ welfare. The economic aspect of disease treatment is another relevant issue. There is no specific treatment for CBM, and different anti-fungal drug associations are used to treat the patients. However, the long period of the disease and the high cost of the treatment lead to treatment interruption and, consequently, relapse of the disease. In previous years, great progress had been made in the comprehension of the CBM pathophysiology. In this review, we discuss the differences in the cell wall composition of conidia, hyphae, and muriform cells, with a particular focus on the activation of the host immune response. We also highlight the importance of studies about the host skin immunology in CBM. Finally, we explore different immunotherapeutic studies, highlighting the importance of these approaches for future treatment strategies for CBM.

scholarly journals Lesion with blue bone-a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1323-1325
Author(s):  
Laila Mohamed Ilias ◽  
Babitha Alingal Mohammed ◽  
Roshini PS ◽  
Anupama Ponniah ◽  
Poornima Vijayan
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Fibrous Tissue ◽  
Bone Lesion ◽  
Metacarpal Bone ◽  
Cortical Surface ◽  
Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spindle Cells ◽  
Small Bones ◽  
Hands And Feet

Bizzare parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation, or Nora‘s lesion is a unique bone lesion that most often arises in the small bones of hands and feet.  It is characterised by proliferation of chondroid, bony and fibrous tissue, and is occasionally misdiagnosed as a malignant process.  Our case was a 31 yr old lady, who presented with a painless swelling near the 5th metacarpal bone of right hand.  X-ray showed well marginated mineralised mass arising from the cortical surface of the metacarpal bone.  Histopathological examination revealed bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation composed of varying amounts of cartilage, bone and spindle cells. Cartilage was hypercellular and chondrocytes were enlarged. Ossification was irregular and had a peculiar blue tinctorial quality. 

Cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome in a cat with thymoma

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (04) ◽  
pp. 255-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Karaś-Tęcza ◽  
R. Lechowski ◽  
A. Rodo ◽  
I. Dolka ◽  
O. Gójska-Zygner
Keyword(s):  
Paraneoplastic Syndrome ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Ventral Part ◽  
Soft Tissue Density ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Exfoliative Dermatitis ◽  
Costs Of Treatment

SummaryFeline cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome is a rare disorder associated mainly with pancreatic carcinoma and thymoma. In this report the authors describe the case of a 12-year-old cat with paraneoplastic exfoliative dermatitis associated with thymoma. Lateral radiographic examination of the chest showed a small subtle soft tissue density in the ventral part of the first and second intercostal space, which together with skin changes suggested thymoma. Because of pain associated with the skin condition, costs of treatment and the risk associated with surgical treatment, the owner chose euthanasia of the cat. Post-mortem examination revealed a tumour which was diagnosed as thymoma by histopathological examination.

scholarly journals Atypical Manifestation of Polyneuropathy in Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayara de Lima Froio ◽  
Ana Luisa Rosas Sarmento ◽  
Sonia Maria Cesar de Azevedo Silva ◽  
Lilia Azzi Collet da Rocha Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Neurological Symptoms ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Neurological Manifestations ◽  
Sensory Motor ◽  
Hands And Feet ◽  
Atypical Manifestation

Context: Neurological manifestations of Sars-CoV-2 are progressively emerging. Cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome and its variants, with onset about 5-10 days after influenza symptoms, have been described. This paper reports a case of polyneuropathy with onset 90 days after a sore throat episode and persistence of IgM positivity in serology for Sars- Cov-2. We aim to raise awareness of this possibility. Case Report: A 56-year-old male, hypertensive, presented with sore throat on April 21, 2020. Serology for Covid-19 was performed with positive IgM. There was complete improvement of the symptom. At the end of July, he started a symmetrical paresthesia in the feet with ascension to the knees and, on August 20, paresthesia in the hands too. So, he went to IAMSPE (SP) and tactile and painful hypoesthesia in hands and feet, hypopalesthesia in lower limbs, a fall in the lower limbs upon Mingazzini’s maneuver, global hyporeflexia and talon gait were found. Just the following tests were changed: second Covid-19 serology IgM and IgG positives; ENMG: sensory motor polyneuropathy, primarily axonal, with signs of chronicity and without signs of acute denervation in the current. Started gabapentin and physical therapy. Patient still has paresthesia in hands and feet, but with partial improvement. Conclusion: This case alerts to neurological symptoms of Covid-19 in the medium and long term.

P087 Polyarteritis nodosa: a case report

Rheumatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Azirar ◽  
A Ghannam ◽  
A Elaouli ◽  
M Rkain ◽  
N Benaajiba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyarteritis Nodosa ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Periarteritis Nodosa ◽  
Minimal Effective Dose ◽  
First Child ◽  
History Of ◽  
Inflammatory Syndrome ◽  
Made In

Abstract Background Polyarteritis nodosa is a necrotizing vasculitis of small and medium caliber arteries. Rarely described in children, its pathophysiology is complex and remains poorly elucidated. Two main forms were described in the literature: cutaneous and visceral. Material and results We report the cases of two boys, aged of 7 and 11 years old. They had a history of recurrent sore throat with a recurrent aphthosis in the 11-year-old child. Both boys presented with polyarthralgias, myalgias, polymorphous skin lesions made of livedo reticularis with subcutaneous nodosa on the lower limbs in the first child and distal necrosis of the toes with oedema of the lower limbs in the second. Patients suffered also of cough evolving in a context of alteration of the general state made of fever and asthenia. A biological inflammatory syndrome was present in both children and the skin histology confirmed periarteritis nodosa. The evolution was marked by the disappearance of arthralgias and myalgias after a corticosteroid-based treatment with progressive dose reduction until minimal effective dose. Conclusion The diagnosis of Polyarteritis nodosa should be made in any child presenting with the following signs: fever, altered general condition, myalgias, arthralgias and skin manifestations. The prognosis is usually benign but long-term surveillance is necessary.

scholarly journals Concurrent primary and secondary myiasis on basal cell carcinoma

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Andrade Raposo ◽  
Antônio Pedro Mendes Schettini ◽  
Cesare Massone
Keyword(s):  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
Dorsal Region ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Fly Larvae

Myiasis is a disease caused by infestation of fly larvae in human and other vertebrate tissues. It is a skin condition common in tropical and subtropical countries and its predisposing factors are: chronic diseases, immunodeficiency, poor hygiene, senility, psychiatric disorders, skin cancers and ulcerated mucosae. We report the case of a healthy patient who after traumatic injury of a preexisting lesion showed a tumor on the dorsal region parasitized by fly larvae. The histopathological examination performed for the diagnosis of skin neoplasm surprisingly revealed the presence of a partially degenerated larva with characteristics of Dermatobia hominis, suggesting an association of primary and secondary myiasis on basal cell carcinoma.

scholarly journals A case of concomitant subcorneal pustular dermatosis and erythema nodosum leprosum in borderline lepromatous leprosy-relapses

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Hendra Gunawan ◽  
Nina Roslina ◽  
Oki Suwarsa
Keyword(s):  
Erythema Nodosum ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Lepromatous Leprosy ◽  
Erythema Nodosum Leprosum ◽  
Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis ◽  
Morphological Index ◽  
The Face ◽  
History Of ◽  
Chronic Course ◽  
Bacterial Index

Subcorneal pustular dermatosis (SPD) is a rare, chronic, and recurrent pustular eruption characterized histopathologically by subcorneal pustules that contain neutrophils. SPD has been clearly reported conjunction with other diseases. Leprosy reactions are acute inflammatory process that immunologically driven on the chronic course of leprosy. Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) is a type II of leprosy reaction putatively can initiate SPD lesions. We report one case of concomitant SPD and ENL in borderline lepromatous leprosy-relapses. A 41-year-old man with the history of using multidrug therapy-multibacillary for leprosy presented with painful erythematous nodules on the trunk and extremities, accompanied by pustules on erythematous base on the face, arms, buttocks, and legs. There were thickening of both ulnar nerves with gloves and stocking hypesthesia. The bacterial index was 3+ and morphological index was 20\%. Histopathological examination on the pustule revealed subcorneal pustules with exocytosis of neutrophils which supported the diagnosis of SPD. A possible immunologic mechanism has been suggested in the induction of the occurence both SPD and ENL.

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