Child belongs toBihar Shows hypopigmented patches over his face. What is the right diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Leprosy
Description: As the child belongs to an endemic area, So our answer is inclined for Leprosy. The disease is clinically characterized by one or more of the three cardinal signs: hypopigmented or erythematous skin patches with definite loss of sensation, thickened peripheral nerves, and acid-fast bacilli detected on skin smears or biopsy material. Ref Robbins 9/e pg 234
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