Endocrine changes in leprosy

Authors

  • Ângela M.O. Leal Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo – Campus Universitário

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v30i3p340-344

Keywords:

Leprosy. Hormones.

Abstract

The endocrine system is involved in the systemic picture of leprosy, particularly in the lepromatous form. In this review, we discuss endocrine dysfunctions associated to leprosy, focusing in pathophysiologic aspects. We also present a illustrative clinical case of hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism secondary to leprotic orchitis.

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Author Biography

  • Ângela M.O. Leal, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo – Campus Universitário

    Médica Assistente e Pesquisadora Associada à Divisão de Endocrinologia e Metabologia do Departamento de Clínica Médica da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

1997-09-30

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (1997)

Section

Simpósio: Hanseníase

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How to Cite

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Leal Ângela M. Endocrine changes in leprosy. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 1997 Sep. 30 [cited 2025 Apr. 1];30(3):340-4. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/1187