Palmoplantar lesions in leprosy.
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1999-04-03
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Palms and soles are considered immune to leprosy. A study was carried out to assess the frequency of lesions over palms and soles and to correlate their occurrence with various parameters. Two hundred eighty leprosy patients were screened for lesions over palms and soles. Palmo-plantar lesions were observed in 10% of the patients screened. Slit-skin smears and biopsies were done from routine sites and palmo-plantar lesions. Histopathology and slit-skin smear confirmed the presence of disease. Eight were in type I reaction, and 50% of patients with type I reaction screened showed lesions over palms and/or soles. The reason for this is not known; probably inapparent lesions become apparent during reactions. Lesions of various morphology were observed. Silky hand was observed in one case.
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Indira D, Kaur I, Sharma VK, Das A. Palmoplantar lesions in leprosy. Indian Journal of Leprosy. 1999 Apr-Jun; 71(2): 167-72