LEPROSY

Dana Byrn Dolar Yarte

SIGNS OF ORGAN INVOLVEMENT

OCCULAR

Ptosis

Nasal congestion

Exposure keratitis

Perforation of the nasal septum

Ulcerations

Collapse of nasal bridge

Pannus formation

Saddle nose deformity

Corneal opacities

Hoarseness

MUCOUS MEMBRANE

VISCERAL ORGAN
Confined to reticuloendothelial
system
Testicular atrophy
Secondary amyloidosis

ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY IN LEPROSY DIAGNOSIS

REMEMBER!!!
The diagnosis of leprosy is a VERY SERIOUS matter for the individual and the family

If in SLIGHTEST DOUBT avoid making a diagnosis and categorize the individual as SUSPECT

Inform the individual to REPORT BACK after 6 MONTHS or if there is worsening of the signs and
symptoms

The patient may be referred to other specialist as appropriate, to establish the correct diagnosis.

CLASSIFICATION OF LEPROSY

WHO
CLASSIFICATION OF
LEPROSY
Basis: number of skin
lesions and skin slit
smear

RIDLEY AND
JOPLINGS
CLASSIFICATION OF
LEPROSY