Rheumatic manifestations of leprosy: clinical aspects
Pernambuco, J.C.; Cossermelli-Messina, W.
Journal of Rheumatology 20(5): 897-899
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 8336321 Document Number: 416567
Articular manifestations had been identified in leprosy in ancient times. However, for the last 5 decades, the focus has been on inflammatory changes resembling rheumatologic diseases. Better understanding of these manifestations is important both to improve therapy and to clarify the pathogenetic mechanisms involved in leprosy.