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Published: 01 September 2024
LEPROSY Figure 15-13 LEPROSY Clinical spectrum of leprosy, comparing Ridley-Jopling and World Health Organization (WHO) classifications. More about this image found in LEPROSY Clinical spectrum of leprosy, comparing Ridley-Jopling and World H...
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Published: 01 September 2024
TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Figure 15-19 TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Periadnexal epithelioid cell and focally granulomatous infiltrate. More about this image found in TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Periadnexal epithelioid cell and focally granulomatous...
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Published: 01 September 2024
TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Figure 15-14 TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Typical hypopigmented trunk skin lesions. (Courtesy of the CDC PHIL) More about this image found in TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Typical hypopigmented trunk skin lesions. (Courtesy of...
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Published: 01 September 2024
LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Figure 15-21 LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Medium-power view of diffuse dermal foamy macrophage infiltrate. More about this image found in LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Medium-power view of diffuse dermal foamy macrophage i...
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Published: 01 September 2024
LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Figure 15-20 LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Spared “Grenz zone” separates the foamy macrophage infiltrate from the epidermis. More about this image found in LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Spared “Grenz zone” separates the foamy macrophage inf...
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Published: 01 September 2024
TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Figure 15-18 TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Scant perineural mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate. (Courtesy of Dr. J. D. Ruiz, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia) More about this image found in TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Scant perineural mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate. ...
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Published: 01 September 2024
TUBERCULOID LEPROSY Figure 15-17 TUBERCULOID LEPROSY There is a prominent perineural lymphocyte and epithelioid histiocyte infiltrate. (Courtesy of Dr. L. Tapia V, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia) More about this image found in TUBERCULOID LEPROSY There is a prominent perineural lymphocyte and epithel...
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Published: 01 September 2024
ERYTHEMA NODOSUM LEPROSUM Figure 15-16 ERYTHEMA NODOSUM LEPROSUM Also known as type 2 leprosy reaction, there are new and painful, nodular skin lesions in an individual with lepromatous leprosy. (Courtesy of the CDC PHIL) More about this image found in ERYTHEMA NODOSUM LEPROSUM Also known as type 2 leprosy reaction, there are...
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Published: 01 September 2024
LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Figure 15-22 LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY High-power view shows a dermal infiltrate of foamy macrophages containing intracellular blue-gray material, corresponding to abundant mycobacteria (so-called Virchow cells). More about this image found in LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY High-power view shows a dermal infiltrate of foamy mac...
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Published: 01 September 2024
LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Figure 15-15 LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Typical infiltrative lesions on the face and hand. Note the early leonine or lion-like facial features, with prominent skin induration and furrowed creases (A); diffusely infiltrated and grossly thickened digits (B). (Courtesy of the CDC PHIL) More about this image found in LEPROMATOUS LEPROSY Typical infiltrative lesions on the face and hand. Not...
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Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 20
Published: 01 September 2024
10.55418/9781933477435-15
ISBN-10: 1-933477-43-1
ISBN: 978-1-933477-43-5
... histiocytes and granulomas, including mycobacterial infections such as leprosy and tuberculosis. Xanthogranulomatous inflammation and malakoplakia are rare in the upper aerodigestive tract. Laboratory Diagnosis The diagnosis is often suspected by the clinical and histologic features, particularly in endemic...
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Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 20
Published: 01 September 2024
10.55418/9781933477435-28
ISBN-10: 1-933477-43-1
ISBN: 978-1-933477-43-5
... response, number of parasitic organisms, and extent of disease dissemination ( fig. 28-4 ). The disease is similar to leprosy in that the spectrum of histologic findings ranges from a striking granulomatous response with abundant well-formed epithelioid cell granulomas and minimal associated parasites...
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Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 20
Published: 01 September 2024
10.55418/9781933477435-09
ISBN-10: 1-933477-43-1
ISBN: 978-1-933477-43-5
... b Lung, brain, lymph nodes, systemic + + M. avium-intracellulare b Gut, lymphoid tissue, bone marrow + + Other non-TB mycobacteria, except M. ulcerans Multiorgan Leprosy Skin, nerves + + BCG infection Skin, systemic + Fungi...
Book Chapter
Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 20
Published: 01 September 2024
10.55418/9781933477435-24
ISBN-10: 1-933477-43-1
ISBN: 978-1-933477-43-5
... (tuberculosis or leprosy), and parasites, as well as neoplasms such as primary cutaneous malignancies (epithelial, hematolymphoid, and mesenchymal tumors, including lymphoma and Kaposi sarcoma) and skin metastases. Pathologic Findings Excised skin lesions usually grossly reveal nodular gray to tan tissue...
Book Chapter
Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 20
Published: 01 September 2024
10.55418/9781933477435-21
ISBN-10: 1-933477-43-1
ISBN: 978-1-933477-43-5
... are not detected, the microscopic changes may additionally suggest the possibility of other granulomatous infections (such as tuberculosis, leprosy, and other mycobacterial lesions), especially in skin lesions. In the lung, noninfectious granulomatous disorders such as sarcoidosis and granulomatosis...
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Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 12
Published: 01 August 2022
10.55418/9781933477220-11
ISBN-10: 1-933477-22-9
ISBN: 978-1-933477-22-0
... hyperplasia, play a frequent predisposing role. In younger, sexually active individuals, Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis comprise a greater proportion of cases. Granulomatous epididymo-orchitis is seen in patients with tuberculosis, syphilis, brucellosis, leprosy...
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Published: 01 January 2022
FITE STAIN Figure 4-3 FITE STAIN Organisms stain red in this case of leprosy. More about this image found in FITE STAIN Organisms stain red in this case of leprosy.
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Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 10
Published: 01 January 2022
10.55418/9781933477183-4
ISBN-10: 1-933477-18-0
ISBN: 978-1-933477-18-3
...-NIELSEN ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) STAIN The organisms are red and the background is blue. Organ isms are sparse. FITE STAIN Figure 4-3 FITE STAIN Organisms stain red in this case of leprosy. AFB stains are very useful but all suffer from the potential problem of removing too much of the lipid from...
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Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 10
Published: 01 January 2022
10.55418/9781933477183-8
ISBN-10: 1-933477-18-0
ISBN: 978-1-933477-18-3
... syndrome in patients with leprosy . JAMA Dermatol 2019 ; 155 : 666 – 72 . 10. Hughes AR , Spreen WR , Mosteller M , et al . Phar-macogenetics of hypersensitivity to abacavir: from PGx hypothesis to confirmation to clinical utility . Pharmacogenomics J 2008 ; 8 : 365 – 74...
Book Chapter
Series: Atlases of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology, Series 5
Volume: 10
Published: 01 January 2022
10.55418/9781933477183-1
ISBN-10: 1-933477-18-0
ISBN: 978-1-933477-18-3
... Malignancy Most commonly lymphoma/leukemia Chronic debilitating infections Tuberculosis Leprosy AIDS (can be Bartonella related) Systemic lupus erythematosus Malnutrition Medications Oral contraceptives Androgens Azathioprine Other Pregnancy...
