@article{99884,
  keywords = {arthritis, Mycobacterium leprae},
  author = {Deo K and Reddy A and Manoj R and Singh S},
  title = {Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Reaction Masquerading as Rheumatoid Arthritis},
  abstract = {<p>Erythema nodosum leprosum is a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction that often presents with transient eruptions of red papules, plaques, and nodules. A 52-year-old female presented with multiple joint pain that was being treated as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but through clinical examination, she was found to have Hansen's disease with a type 2 reaction. Hence, the importance of a thorough clinical examination is a must for the timely and correct diagnosis of patients suffering from Hansen's disease.</p>
},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Cureus},
  volume = {16},
  pages = {1-4},
  publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC},
  issn = {2168-8184},
  url = {https://assets.cureus.com/uploads/case_report/pdf/236887/20240430-19906-1gjcgey.pdf},
  doi = {10.7759/cureus.57312},
  language = {Eng},
}