Uncharacteristic erythematous plaques

Große hypochrome ringförmige Plaques am Rumpf

“…Z. B. eine Verwechslung mit anderen dermatologischen Erkrankungen wie Sarkoidose, Psoriasis, Lupus vulgaris, Syphilis und Lymphomen, die Lepra-Symptome imitieren können [2,5,6].…”

Large hypochromic annular plaques on the trunk

“…The cutaneous manifestations of leprosy are polymorphic, ranging from macular lesions with sensorial deficiency and elevated dyschromic areas to diffuse, infiltrated plaques and erythematous nodules that ultimately become necrotic and ulcerated [3][4][5]. Due to the rare incidence of new cases of leprosy and the presence of unusual presentations, there is an increased risk if misdiagnosis with other dermatologic conditions such as sarcoidosis, psoriasis, lupus vulgaris, syphilis and lymphoma, which can mimic leprosy symptoms [2,5,6]. In our case, the anesthetic character of hypochromic plaques was suggestive of leprosy.…”