Trigeminal trophic syndrome complicating a case of borderline tuberculoid leprosy.
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چکیده
An example of trigeminal trophic syndrome presenting as ulceration of ala nasi in a case of borderline tuberculoid leprosy is reported. To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second case report of this manifestation in leprosy to be documented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Leprosy review
دوره 83 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012