Diffuse alopecia of the scalp in borderline-lepromatous leprosy in an Indian patient.
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A case of borderline-lepromatous leprosy exhibiting alopecia of the scalp along with lepromatous lymphadenitis of suboccipital lymphnode is reported. To our knowledge generalized leprous alopecia of the scalp with lepromatous lymphadenitis of the suboccipital node is a rare occurrence in female Indian patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Leprosy review
دوره 68 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997