Acute abdomen in lepromatous (LL) leprosy. Request of information

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Ref.:   Acute abdomen in lepromatous (LL) leprosy. Request of information.

From: E Peton, Capital Federal, Argentina

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Dear Dr Noto,

I am a resident physician from an hospital in Argentina.  The last week a lepromatous patient was operated by an acute abdomen.  Nothing was found in the surgery, except a reddish discoloration of the colon (see attached picture).  I would like knowing if you have information about similar cases?
I hope in your answer. Thanks a lot in advance.

Best regards,

E Peton

Durand Hospital

Capital Federal

Argentina