Neural leprosy, which is characterized by nerve involvement without visible skin lesions, presents a diagnostic challenge. This case report examined the significance of diverse diagnostic modalities in the identification of pure neural leprosy. A 28-year-old patient with symptoms of edema, pain, paresthesia, and diminished sensitivity in the lower limbs underwent various tests. A stilt skin smear yielded negative results on bacilloscopy, whereas a Fast ML Flow leprosy test and electroneuromyography supported the diagnosis. This discussion highlights the importance of accessible methods for early investigation. This study emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach and value of the Fast ML Flow leprosy test and electroneuromyography for diagnosing neural leprosy.
BT - Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical C1 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38359312
DA - 01/2024 DO - 10.1590/0037-8682-0586-2023 J2 - Rev Soc Bras Med Trop LA - eng M3 - Case Report N2 -Neural leprosy, which is characterized by nerve involvement without visible skin lesions, presents a diagnostic challenge. This case report examined the significance of diverse diagnostic modalities in the identification of pure neural leprosy. A 28-year-old patient with symptoms of edema, pain, paresthesia, and diminished sensitivity in the lower limbs underwent various tests. A stilt skin smear yielded negative results on bacilloscopy, whereas a Fast ML Flow leprosy test and electroneuromyography supported the diagnosis. This discussion highlights the importance of accessible methods for early investigation. This study emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach and value of the Fast ML Flow leprosy test and electroneuromyography for diagnosing neural leprosy.
PY - 2024 SP - 1 EP - 3 T2 - Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical TI - Neural leprosy investigation using electroneuromyography and the ML Flow rapid test: a case report. UR - https://www.scielo.br/j/rsbmt/a/kjV3GPrRwWw3PGd8B7y7NTt/?format=pdf&lang=en VL - 57 SN - 1678-9849 ER -