Borderline lepromatous leprosy with lymph node infiltration: Dermatology helps helping to clarify challenging diagnoses

Eliminating the occurrence of leprosy (L) is a global goal of the WHO. For this purpose, combating the disease in Brazil is of utmost importance, since the country accounts for 13% of the absolute number of new cases of the disease worldwide. Early identification of possible cases of L in the community, whether by general practitioners, medical doctors of different specialties, or dermatologists, is essential to reduce the spread of the disease and combat sequelae related to late diagnosis. Therefore, it is essential to invest in diagnostic training for the medical community, nurses and community health agents.