Histoid leprosy : a rare clinical presentation

Abstract

Histoid leprosy is considered a rare form of lepromatous leprosy. Its peculiar clinicalpicture makes its diagnosis a challenging one, which can delay starting treatment and perpet-uate the disease as endemic. In addition to representing a reservoir of bacilli, and being animportant means of contamination, these patients have greater resistance to standard treat-ment. This is a report of a typical case of this rare presentation, aiming to share the knowledgeand favor earlier diagnosis of the disease.