Clin Imaging, 2012 Mar-Apr;36(2):142-5.
PMID: 22370135 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.07.004

Abstract

Leprosy is a granulomatous disease primarily affecting the skin and peripheral nerves caused by Mycobacterium leprae, but also significantly involving sinonasal cavities and cranial nerves. It continues to be a significant public health problem, and despite multidrug therapy, it can still cause significant morbidity. The awareness of cranial nerve, intracranial and orbital apex involvement as in our case is important for appropriate treatment measures.

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