Leprosy: skin

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Leprosy: skin. SB Lucas. CC0 1.0 Universal. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Tuberculoid (TT) leprosy: skin This is a low power view of a skin section from a patient with TT in reaction. It shows pan-dermal, granulomatous inflammation related to neurovascular bundles. The deep nerve at the base of the section is greatly expanded, and has central necrosis. H&E stain. See image W0043374 for a medium power view of the deep nerve.

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