Lucio phenomenon and Lucio leprosy
Kaur, C.; Thami, G.P.; Mohan, H.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 30(5): 525-527
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0307-6938
PMID: 16045685
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01860.x
Accession: 049499330
Lucio phenomenon is a peculiar reactional state associated with Lucio leprosy; both exhibit a restricted global distribution. The exact underlying pathomechanism of Lucio phenomenon, which may be fatal at times, still needs further elaboration. A case of relapse of partially treated nodular lepromatous leprosy presenting with Lucio phenomenon is reported, along with a brief review of the literature.