Leprosy presents a varied clinical spectrum. Lucius phenomenon is a rare leprosy reaction characterized by erythematous, painful, slightly infiltrated macules and hemorrhagic bullae that progress to ulceration. This case report describes a patient whose diagnosis of leprosy occurred in the presence of Lucius phenomenon. Late diagnosis and delay in the implementation of specific therapy contributed to an unfavorable outcome, highlighting the importance of early identification and treatment of this disease, as well as its complications.
BT - Anais brasileiros de dermatologia C1 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34810028
DA - 11/2021 DO - 10.1016/j.abd.2020.08.033 J2 - An Bras Dermatol LA - eng N2 -Leprosy presents a varied clinical spectrum. Lucius phenomenon is a rare leprosy reaction characterized by erythematous, painful, slightly infiltrated macules and hemorrhagic bullae that progress to ulceration. This case report describes a patient whose diagnosis of leprosy occurred in the presence of Lucius phenomenon. Late diagnosis and delay in the implementation of specific therapy contributed to an unfavorable outcome, highlighting the importance of early identification and treatment of this disease, as well as its complications.
PY - 2021 T2 - Anais brasileiros de dermatologia TI - Lucius phenomenon: the importance of a primary dermatological care. UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0365059621002610?via%3Dihub SN - 1806-4841 ER -