Borderline lepromatous leprosy.

An Bras Dermatol

Brazilian Society of Dermatology, Dermatologist of the Tropical Medicine Foundation of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Published: October 2011

It is presented a case of borderline lepromatous leprosy with 4 years of evolution and cutaneous lesions of difficult diagnosis in the National Health System. The histopathological evaluation, which was essential for the diagnosis, showed disorganized granulomatous structures and multiple alcohol -acid resistant bacilli. Cases like the one described here are responsible for the contamination of cohabitants and the appearance of new cases of leprosy.

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