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Reactional tattoo inoculation borderline tuberculoid leprosy with oedematous tattoos.

Abstract
Tattoo inoculation borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy in upgrading reaction with prominent tattoo oedema developing after starting paucibacillary multidrug therapy (PB MDT) is reported. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology. An excellent response to oral steroids and PB MDT was seen. There is only one similar report in the literature.
AuthorsAshok Ghorpade
JournalLeprosy review (Lepr Rev) Vol. 75 Issue 1 Pg. 91-4 (Mar 2004) ISSN: 0305-7518 [Print] England
PMID15072131 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Leprostatic Agents
  • Prednisone
Topics
  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Leprostatic Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Leprosy, Tuberculoid (drug therapy, pathology, transmission)
  • Prednisone (therapeutic use)
  • Risk Assessment
  • Skin (microbiology, pathology)
  • Tattooing (adverse effects)

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