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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Paucibacillary Hansen's disease is milder and characterized by one or more hypopigmented skin [[macule]]s. Multibacillary Hansen's disease is associated with symmetric skin lesions, [[nodule]]s, [[plaques]], thickened dermis, and frequent involvement of the nasal mucosa resulting in nasal congestion and [[epistaxis]]. | Paucibacillary Hansen's disease is milder and characterized by one or more hypopigmented skin [[macule]]s. Multibacillary Hansen's disease is associated with symmetric skin lesions, [[nodule]]s, [[plaques]], thickened dermis, and frequent involvement of the nasal mucosa resulting in nasal congestion and [[epistaxis]]. | ||
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===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
Paucibacillary Hansen's disease is milder and characterized by one or more hypopigmented skin macules. Multibacillary Hansen's disease is associated with symmetric skin lesions, nodules, plaques, thickened dermis, and frequent involvement of the nasal mucosa resulting in nasal congestion and epistaxis.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Multiple bruises and/or burns from trauma, generally involuntarily self-inflicted.
Vitals
Temperature
Pulse
Rate
Rhythm
Strength
Symmetry
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
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