Original Article

Leprosy as a Diagnostic Problem in Surgical Pathology

Authors: CHAPMAN H. BINFORD, M.D.

Abstract

Leprosy is endemic in the South, especially along the gulf coast, and may appear among Mexicans in the Southwest. Even though the clinician may suspect it, often he must rely upon the pathologist for confirmation. This paper calls attention to the lack of awareness of leprosy in our profession in whatever field, including the pathologist.

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