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Case report: Myelitis and ganglionitis, an atypical presentation of Hansen's disease.
Spitz, Clarissa Neves; Pitta, Izabela Jardim R; Andrade, Ligia; de Carvalho, Larissa Bittencourt; de Carvalho, Diogo Matheus Terrana; Schmidt, Felipe da Rocha; Siquara de Sousa, Ana Caroline; Mendonça, Silvana Machado; Sarno, Euzenir Nunes; Sales, Anna Maria; Pinheiro, Roberta Olmo; Jardim, Marcia Rodrigues.
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  • Spitz CN; Post-Graduate Program in Neurology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Pitta IJR; Laboratory of Leprosy, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Andrade L; Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • de Carvalho LB; Laboratory of Leprosy, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • de Carvalho DMT; Department of Neurology, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Schmidt FDR; Post-Graduate Program in Neurology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Siquara de Sousa AC; Laboratory of Leprosy, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Mendonça SM; Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Sarno EN; Post-Graduate Program in Neurology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Sales AM; Laboratory of Leprosy, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Pinheiro RO; Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Jardim MR; Pedro Ernesto University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Front Med (Lausanne) ; 11: 1400423, 2024.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38835799
ABSTRACT
Hansen's disease, or leprosy, is a disease characterized by dermatological and neurological disorders. A neural form also exists, in which peripheral neuropathy occurs in the absence of skin lesions. However, cases of leprosy that involve the central nervous system and proximal nerves are rare in the literature. We describe the case of an oligosymptomatic patient diagnosed with the neural form of leprosy with involvement of peripheral nerves, dorsal root ganglion, and cervical spinal cord in an atypical presentation of the disease. Through complementary examinations and nerve biopsies, the bacillus was identified, and treatment was subsequently initiated. This case highlights the importance of investigating the suspicion of leprosy, even in cases with atypical manifestations, as early diagnosis and treatment can reduce neurological damage and deformities.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Front Med (Lausanne) Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Suíça
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Front Med (Lausanne) Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Suíça