Hypertrophic Neuropathy Secondary to Hansen's Disease. A Case Report by María Octavina Rodríguez Roque, Didiesdle Herrera Alonso, Ada Sánchez Lozano

“…A biopsy of the hypochromic lesions was performed, which led to the conclusion that the patient suffered from a hypertrophic polyneuropathy secondary to tuberculoid Hansen's disease. We decided to present this case since a neuropathy is usually slow, insidious and has a long course in these patients; however, leprosy reactions can lead to acute nerve damage, resulting in disabilities and deformities. …”
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Spatial associations of Hansen's disease and schistosomiasis in endemic regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil. by Jessica L Stephens, Lucia A O Fraga, José A Ferreira, Laura De Mondesert, Uriel Kitron, Julie A Clennon, Jessica K Fairley

“…<h4>Background</h4>Brazil has the second highest case count of Hansen's disease (leprosy, HD), but factors contributing to transmission in highly endemic areas of the country remain unclear. …”
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A tale of two great mimickers: leprosy or sarcoidosis? A case-based review by Shivraj Padiyar, Reena Kharkele, Ramesh Babu Telugu, S Rima, John Mathew

“…Here, we present a case with a diagnostic dilemma between Hansen's disease and sarcoidosis and systematically discuss the specific pointers which can help to differentiate between the two diseases.…”
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