Case Report
Coexistence of Psoriasis and Leprosy: A Rare Case Report of Long-standing Dermatological Conditions
1.*Dr. SM. Basitur Roshid, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Pathology, BIRDEM, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
dr.basitroshid@gmail.com
2. Dr. Fahmeeda Tasnim, MD Resident, Pathology, BIRDEM under BSMMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. Dr. Mohammad Mahabubul Hoque, Assistant Professor of Pathology, National Institute of Laboratory Medicine
and Referral Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka.
*For correspondence
Abstract
Psoriasis and leprosy are two distinct chronic dermatological conditions with unique clinical
features and pathogenesis. The coexistence of these two conditions in a single patient is extremely
rare and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present a case report of a patient who
suffered from psoriasis for 20 years and subsequently developed leprosy, as confirmed by
histopathological examination. This case highlights the importance of considering concurrent
dermatological conditions in patients with long-standing psoriasis and emphasizes the need for a
multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management.
[Journal of Histopathology and Cytopathology, 2023 Jul; 7 (2):116-118]
Keywords: Psoriasis, Leprosy
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