- Lucio leprosy phenomenon
- Lu·cio leprosy, phenomenon (looґsyo) [Rafael Lucio Nбjera, Mexican physician, 1819–1886] see under leprosy and phenomenon.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Lucio leprosy phenomenon
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Lucio phenomenon — a local exacerbation reaction occurring in Lucio leprosy. Initially there is ischemic necrosis of the epidermis due to necrotizing vasculitis of small blood vessels of the subpapillary plexus; next, small erythematous lesions erupt and have… … Medical dictionary
Diffuse leprosy of Lucio and Latapí — The diffuse leprosy of Lucio and Lapatí, also known as diffuse lepromatous leprosy or pretty leprosy is a clinical variety of lepromatous leprosy. It was first described by Lucio and Alvarado in 1852 and re identified by Latapí in 1936. It is… … Wikipedia
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