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KMID : 0363219620020020015
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
1962 Volume.2 No. 2 p.15 ~ p.19
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The Histopathologic and Immunologic Survey in Old Lepers
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Abstract
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Author observed histopathologically and immunologically the old lepers of 360 cases, having the duration of infection with average 11 years and 5months.
Here summarize as follows :
1. Microscopically in L-type, lepra cells, or Virchow cells (foamy cells) were relatively large, and the infiltration showed the tendency to concentrate particularly around the periglandular regions. Free zones were mostly obscure and disappeared.
2. Tuberculoid structure tends to be obscured in T-type of leprosy.
3. The healings showed few granulomatous infiltration, rather the almost normal findings. But periglandular and perivascular infiltrates were present.
4. Lepromin test was considerably positive in T-type of leprosy (about 57.8%).
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