Leprosy, Lepromatous
Synonyms
Cutaneous Leprosies
Cutaneous Leprosy
Lepromatous Leprosies
Lepromatous Leprosy
Leprosies, Cutaneous
Leprosies, Lepromatous
Leprosies, Nodular
Leprosy, Cutaneous
Leprosy, Nodular
Nodular Leprosies
Nodular Leprosy
A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of LEPROSY. This disorder is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.