Leprosy: hypertrophic nerves

Evidence-based neurology checklist on leprosy: hypertrophic nerves: Frequent hypertrophic nerves Ulnar Median Greater auricular Superficial radial Common fibular Superficial fibular Posterior tibial Differential diagnosis of nerve hypertrophy

Frequent hypertrophic nerves

  • Ulnar
  • Median
  • Greater auricular
  • Superficial radial
  • Common fibular
  • Superficial fibular
  • Posterior tibial

Differential diagnosis of nerve hypertrophy

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