Post-traumatic inoculation tuberculoid leprosy after injury with a glass bangle.
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چکیده
A lesion of tuberculoid leprosy in an Indian lady presenting at the site of injury from a broken glass bangle is reported. The diagnosis was by classical clinical features and histopathology. The importance of the skin in leprosy transmission is emphasised.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Leprosy review
دوره 80 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009