'Neural histoid'. Histoid leproma in peripheral nerve; A case report

Abstract

A case of 'neural histoid' nodules occurring in the peripheral and cutaneous nerves, in an otherwise inactive case of lepromatous leprosy is presented. It is postulated that this is an instance of relapse of the disease occurring exclusively in the nerve, the nodules resulting from the unrestricted multiplication of drug-resistant mutants. The pathogenesis of the condition is discussed.