China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (10): 637-640.

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Update of peripheral nerve lesion and imageology in leprosy

CHEN Xiaohua1,3,YANG Rongde2,3   

  1. 1.Beijing Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China; 2.Beijing Key Laboratory for Research on Prevention and Treatment of Tropical Diseases, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China; 3. Wenshan Institute of Dermatology, Wenshan Dermatology Hospital, The Alliance hospital  of The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, 663099, China
  • Online:2018-10-15 Published:2018-12-07
  • Contact: CHEN Xiaohua, Email Address: hannahchen2003@sina.com

Abstract: Nerve damage is one of the main clinical manifestations of leprosy, which can result in disability and disfigurement in leprosy patients. Currently, the extent and scope of peripheral nerve damage depend on the traditional inspection techniques such as conduction examination, hot and cold water perception test and nerve palpation. The sensitivity of these methods is poor. Development\ of modern imaging technology provides an effective tool for the diagnosis of peripheral nerve damage in leprosy. In this paper, the research progress of X-ray, MRI, ultrasound and other advanced imaging techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nerve injury in leprosy are reviewed.

Key words: peripheral nerve, leprosy, imageology