@article{article, keywords = {Mimicry, Leprosy, Sinonasal tumor}, author = {Nefyanti AA and Amin S and Djawad K}, title = {Leprosy mimicking sinonasal tumor : A case report}, abstract = {

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Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae and the respiratory tract, the entry point of leprosy. A 29-year-old man was diagnosed with a sinonasal tumor based on a history of chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms and planned to undergo surgery. Before surgery, the patient was referred to a dermatologist for complaints of generalized erythematous nodules with pain and was diagnosed with leprosy based on histopathologic examination. After three weeks of treatment, the patient{\textquoteright}s condition improved significantly in both skin lesions and sinonasal tumors.

}, year = {2024}, journal = {Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists}, pages = {1-4}, url = {https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/download/2723/2337/9552}, language = {ENG}, }