@article{95260, keywords = {autoantibodies, erythema nodosum leprosum, leprosy, rheumatism}, author = {Gupta S and Li C and Thallapally V and Sharma P and Nahas J}, title = {Chronic Hand Swelling and Dactylitis in Leprosy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.}, abstract = {

Leprosy is an infectious disease that is associated with various types of presentations. Diagnosis of the disease can be tricky in cases of atypical presentations. We report a unique case of leprosy characterized by chronic hand swelling, dactylitis, and seropositive laboratory markers, which was diagnosed in a rheumatology clinic.

}, year = {2021}, journal = {Cureus}, volume = {13}, pages = {e13451}, month = {03/2021}, issn = {2168-8184}, url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7983738/pdf/cureus-0013-00000013451.pdf}, doi = {10.7759/cureus.13451}, language = {eng}, }