Abstract

RIVERA-TENORIO, Ayleen et al. The importance of early detection of erythema nodosum leprosum. Acta Med Colomb [online]. 2023, vol.48, n.4, 9.  Epub Dec 12, 2023. ISSN 0120-2448.  https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2023.2868.

Leprosy is an infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Type 2 reversal reaction or erythema nodosum leprosum is rare and secondary to deregulation of the immune system after beginning anti-leprosy treatment. There are many differential diagnoses, and patient prognosis is linked to timely treatment. We present the case of a 31-year-old patient with type 2 reversal reaction or erythema nodosum leprosum, her clinical presentation, the difficulties in reaching a diagnosis and the clinical consequences of the delayed onset of treatment. (Acta Med Colomb 2023; 48. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2023.2868).

Keywords : leprosy; erythema nodosum leprosum; type 2 reversal reaction; leprosy reaction.

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