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Morphology: Path,superficial and deep pvd
Diagnosis: Leprosy lepromatous
Site: Arm,forearm
Sex: M
Age: 56
Type: Histology
Description: Foamy histiocytes in the upper dermis
Submitted by: Shahbaz Janjua
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Differential Diagnosis
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History: This patient with a prolonged history of generalised erythema and photosensitivity complaining of a burning sensation over the exposed areas on sun exposure, developed an asymptomatic generalized eruption comprised of widely disseminated reddish brown infiltrated papulonodules and plaques.
Serum protein analysis revealed a raised level of gamma globulins. Histopathology of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis of lepromatous leprosy.
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