Patients with various forms of leprosy, but
particularly those with the BT form, may develop abscesses of nerves (most commonly
the ulnar) with an adjacent cellulitic appearance of the skin. In such
conditions, the affected nerve is swollen and exquisitely tender. Although
glucocorticoids may reduce signs of inflammation, rapid surgical decompression
is necessary to prevent irreversible sequelae.
Source:
Harrison_s_Principles_of_Internal_Medicine_16th_Edition
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