@article{23559,
  keywords = {Tool, Primary neuritic leprosy, leprosy, India, High resolution ultrasonography, diagnosis},
  author = {Jain  and Suneetha  and Visser LH and Meena  and Lokesh  and Raju  and Yerasu },
  title = {Use of high resolution ultrasonography as an additional tool in the diagnosis of primary neuritic leprosy: a case report},
  abstract = {<p>Leprosy is a disease primarily affecting the skin and the nerve. In certain situations nerve involvement is seen in the absence of skin lesions. Such cases of leprosy are negative on skin smear examination and are referred to as Pure Neural or Primary Neuritic Leprosy (PNL).1 The fact that it may resemble other peripheral neuropathies and does not have demonstrable bacilli in skin smears contributes to the delay in diagnosis.2 High Resolution Ultrasound (HRUS) has been shown to be a useful technique to detect leprosy nerve damage.3,4We present a case report of PNL where HRUS gave significant information for diagnosis and management.</p>
},
  year = {2013},
  journal = {Leprosy review},
  volume = {84},
  pages = {161–165},
  url = {http://www.lepra.org.uk/platforms/lepra/files/lr/June13/Lep161-165.pdf},
  language = {eng},
}