Arthritis and diagnosis of leprosy: a case report and review of the literature

AUTOR(ES)

Fernandes, Tania Rita Moreno de Oliveira, Korinfskin, Juliana Pedrosa, Espíndola, Mariana Mercês Mesquita, Corrêa, Lis Moreno de Oliveira

FONTE

An. Bras. Dermatol.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2014-04

RESUMO

Leprosy is clinically characterized by involvement of peripheral nerves and skin. The immunological profile of the individual defines the diversity of clinical manifestations, from skin disorders to systemic manifestations, especially the articulation ones, common in multibacillary forms, which may mimic collagen diseases and often posing diagnostic difficulties in endemic areas. This is a case report of asymmetric polyarthritis of small and large articulations associated with skin lesions which had been treated by a rheumatologist for 2 years with initial clinical diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, and later, with the appearance of skin lesions, of systemic lupus erythematosus.

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