Korean Lepr Bull.  2021 Dec;54(1):.

Recurrent Erythema Nodosum Leprosum in a Leprosy Patient in Fiji.

• Swamy V
• Lee Jh

Abstract

Erythema nodosum leprosum(type 2 reaction) in leprosy occurs in half of patients with borderline or lepromatous leprosy. It is usually manifested as erythematous, subcutaneous, and dermal nodules that are widely distributed. A 40 year-old lepromatous leprosy Fijian transgender male patient showed recurrent multiple erythematous tender papules, nodules and plaque at face, extremities and trunk with fever, malaise, arthralgia and pruritus. Herein, we report a case of Fijian transgender male patient showing recurrent type 2 reaction and share the management of the reaction in the developing country like Fiji.

Keyword

Developing country; Erythema nodosum; Fiji; Lepromatous leprosy