| Progression of bone lesions in cured leprosy patients. | |
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PMID: 9695875 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A group of 52 patients deemed to be cured of Hansen's disease were examined in order to determine the appearance or aggravation of bone lesions after cure. A study was made of X-rays performed both at the moment these patients were considered to be cured and a minimum of 2 years later. During the elapsing interval, new lesions had appeared in 8 patients, and existing lesions had worsened in 12 patients. Factors associated with the progression of lesions were: impaired sensitivity, physical activity and appearance of plantar ulcers. The authors feel that leprosy patients, even when considered to be bacteriologically cured, should undergo regular checkups. Factors which might aggravate bone lesions should be borne in mind. |
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Authors:
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P Carpintero; C Logroño; A Carreto; A Carrascal; C Lluch |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta leprologica Volume: 11 ISSN: 0001-5938 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 1998 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-11-19 Completed Date: 1998-11-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0037353 Medline TA: Acta Leprol Country: SWITZERLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 21-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Universidad de Córdoba, Espagne. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Bone Diseases
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etiology*,
pathology,
radiography Disease Progression Female Foot Ulcer / etiology Humans Hypesthesia / etiology Leprostatic Agents / therapeutic use Leprosy / drug therapy, pathology* Male Osteolysis / etiology, pathology, radiography Osteomyelitis / etiology, pathology, radiography Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology Remission Induction Retrospective Studies Skin Ulcer / etiology |
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0/Leprostatic Agents |
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