01079nas a2200217   4500000000100000008004100001653001400042653001600056653001500072653001200087100001900099700001600118700001200134700001700146700001500163245008200178300001200260490000800272520056700280022001400847       2015                            d10adiagnosis10aUltrasonics10aMonitoring10aleprosy1 aPolat Ekinci A1 aKarabacak E1 aTekin L1 aOzarmağan G1 aOzçakar L00aUltrasound imaging for the follow-up of leprosy patıents: a pictorial essay.  a265-2670 v1723 a<p>Leprosy is a chronic, granulomatous, destructive disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The disease primarily affects peripheral nerves, skin, eyes and nose. Musculoskeletal system, testis and other systems may be involved as well. (1) Several modalities e.g. x-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound (US) can be used either for the diagnosis or for monitoring relevant complications of the disease. In this paper, we will mainly focus on US imaging which has recently gained intriguing concern in the realm of dermatology.</p>
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