LEPROSY OF THE LARYNX: A CASE REPORT

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

MOUMEN HERAVI M.; SHARIF A.R.

Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: ACTA MEDICA IRANICA Year:2009 | Volume:47 | Issue:6 Page(s): 485-487

Download Full-Text

View:

280

Download:

107

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

LEPROSY OF THE LARYNX: A CASE REPORT

Author(s)

MOUMEN HERAVI M. | SHARIF A.R. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

LEPROSY

LARYNGITIS

LARYNX

MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE

Abstract

LEPROSY is an ancient deforming disease caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE, which is still poorly understood and often feared by the general public and even by some in the health care professions Fortunately, the outlook for patients has dramatically improved over the last three decades with the introduction of multi-drug treatment and management strategies that have somewhat diminished the stigma of this diagnosis. We report a rare case of LEPROSY of LARYNX. A 45 year old man presented with complaints cough, dyspnea and hoarseness since many years ago. Because of demonstration of acid fast bacilli in smear of his sputum, the diagnosis of tuberculosis was made and anti tuberculosis treatment was initiated. But he developed fever and his symptoms exacerbated. In examination there was a tender erythematous nodule on right supraclavicular region, loss of eyebrows and lashes and disseminated hyper and hypo pigmented cutaneous lesions on abdomen, thorax, back with normal chest x ray. Laryngoscopy to rule out laryngeal tuberculosis was done and granulomatous lesion was seen. Laryngeal and skin biopsy was performed which numerous acid fast bacilli, macrophages and foamy cells suggestive of lepromatous LEPROSY were demonstrated in both specimens. Treatment was started on multi bacillary regime of WHO multidrug therapy. In conclusion, this report highlights the importance of systemic involvement in lepromatous LEPROSY especially when the initial presentation is LARYNGITIS or respiratory symptoms. Laryngeal LEPROSY may mistaken with tuberculosis LARYNGITIS due to respiratory problems and existence of acid fast bacilli in respiratory secretions.

Cites

No record.

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

MOUMEN HERAVI, M., & SHARIF, A.R.. (2009). LEPROSY OF THE LARYNX: A CASE REPORT. ACTA MEDICA IRANICA, 47(6), 485-487. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/278251/en

Vancouver: Copy

MOUMEN HERAVI M., SHARIF A.R.. LEPROSY OF THE LARYNX: A CASE REPORT. ACTA MEDICA IRANICA[Internet]. 2009;47(6):485-487. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/278251/en

IEEE: Copy

M. MOUMEN HERAVI, and A.R. SHARIF, “LEPROSY OF THE LARYNX: A CASE REPORT,” ACTA MEDICA IRANICA, vol. 47, no. 6, pp. 485–487, 2009, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/278251/en

Related Journal Papers

No record.

Related Seminar Papers

No record.

Related Plans

No record.

Recommended Workshops