Pure Neural Tuberculoid Leprosy Simulating a Peripheral Nerve Tumor

Abstract
A 21-year-old man had developed a subcutaneous swelling of the right upper arm over 2 years. The clinical impression was that of a neurofibroma. Pathological examination showed that the lesion was tuberculoid leprosy. Pure neural tuberculoid leprosy, unassociated with skin changes, is exceedingly rare. The difficulties encountered in its diagnosis are discussed.

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