Palatal palsy in a case of lepromatous leprosy.
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چکیده
A male patient with lepromatous leprosy developed nasal regurgitation of food due to palatal palsy during Type 2 reaction. Early high-dose administration of corticosteroid achieved a prompt therapeutic response and he completely recovered from palatal palsy. The associated lagophthalmos, foot drop and ulnar paralysis persisted.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Leprosy review
دوره 65 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994