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  • Title: Orofacial lesions in treated central Indian leprosy patients: a cross sectional study with review of literature.
    Author: Rawalani SM, Gummadapu S, Motwani M, Bhowate R, Rawalani S.
    Journal: Indian J Lepr; 2008; 80(2):161-5. PubMed ID: 19425511.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to evaluate the orofacial lesions in treated leprosy patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 160 treated patients at Maharogi Seva Samithi, Warora were examined clinically. RESULTS: Of 160 patients studied, 140 (87.5%) was of lepromatous types, 100 patients presented with depressed nasal bridge, 64 presented with hypopigmented macules on face. Intraoral examination revealed tongue abnormalities as a most common finding, with fissured tongue being the commonest feature. CONCLUSION: We conclude that though active lesions of leprosy are not present, manifestations such as fissured tongue may remain in treated leprosy patients.
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