Request of information about treatment of nerve abscess in leprosy

Leprosy Mailing List, August 25th, 2008

Ref.: Request of information about treatment of nerve abscess in leprosy.
From: Ranawaka R., Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka


Dear Dr Salvatore,

I have two clinical problems which I would appreciate others experience in management. One is herewith described; the second one will follow with the next message.

Patient 1; 70 year old women had hypo-pigmented anaesthetic patch on right ulnar border, which was treated as tuberculoid leprosy with adult paucibacillary (PB) pack for 6 months. She completed treatment 4 months ago. Now she is presenting with multiple (four) nerve abscesses along the right ulnar nerve.

How do you manage nerve abscess in leprosy? LML collegue's experience in management of this condition will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Ranthilaka Ranawaka
Consultant Dermatologist
Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka