Leprosy

A chronic infectious disease affecting primarily the skin and peripheral nervous system.

Sensory neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy affecting the sensory nerves.


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PMID (PMCID)
12706143
 MALE Adult
Location of the extracranial extent of leprous facial nerve pathology may allow leprous facial palsy to be reanimated by free muscle transfer.
Richard BM.
Br J Plast Surg. 2003;56(1):14-9; discussion 20.
Some patients affected by leprosy, once cured, have residual nerve impairment with paralysis and sensory neuropathy.