Vasculitic neuropathy in a patient with inactive treated lepromatous leprosy.
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A 46 year old Asian male with previously treated lepromatous leprosy developed a stepwise multifocal sensory disturbance 25 years later. Neurophysiology demonstrated marked deterioration from previous studies. Sural nerve biopsy disclosed a vasculitic process superimposed on inactive lepromatous leprosy. Immunocytochemical stains for mycobacterial antigen showed deposits within nerve and vessel walls. A delayed vasculitic neuropathy precipitated by persisting mycobacterial antigen is proposed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 68 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000