Necrotic Ulcerations Unveiling a Lucio Phenomenon in a Moroccan Patient

Case Report

Volume 3, Issue 8 (August Issue)

Necrotic Ulcerations Unveiling a Lucio Phenomenon in a Moroccan Patient

Mezni L^1*, Laabichi A², Elhadadi F¹, Omari M¹, Ismaili N¹, Benzekri L¹, Znati K³, Ammouri W², Meziane M¹ and Senouci K¹

¹Mohammed V University of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Dermatology Department, Morocco
²Mohammed V University of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Internal Medicine Department, Morocco
³Mohammed V University of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Pathology Department, Morocco

^*Corresponding author: Line Mezni, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Dermatology Department, Morocco, E-mail: mezni_line@outlook.com

Received: August 28, 2021; Accepted: September 07, 2021; Published: September 18, 2021

Citation: Mezni L, Laabichi A, Elhadadi F, et al. Necrotic Ulcerations Unveiling a Lucio’s Phenomenon in a Moroccan Patient. Clin Image Case Rep J. 2021; 3(8): 181.

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Necrotic Ulcerations Unveiling a Lucio Phenomenon in a Moroccan Patient

Abstract

Lucio’s phenomenon is an atypical manifestation of leprosy, few cases have been described around the world, predominately in Mexico. It’s characterized by purpuric lesions and necrotic ulcerations of the skin, described as a vasculitis like condition. The clinical diagnosis is challenging in a non-endemic area. It’s potentially fatal. We report a case of Lucio’s phenomenon in a previously undiagnosed leprosy Moroccan patient whose acute manifestations were conductive to the leprosy’s diagnosis.

Keywords: Leprosy; Lucio’s phenomenon; Necrotic ulcerations