Danielssen-Boeck disease

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A form of lepra characterised by hyperesthesia followed by anaesthesia, ulceration, gangrene, and mutilation.

Description

A form of lepra characterised by hyperesthesia followed by anaesthesia, ulceration, gangrene, and mutilation.

Bibliography

  • D. C. Danielssen, C. W. Boeck:
    Om Spedalskhed. Christiania, 1847. With atlas. 516 pages.
    French translation:
    Traité de la Spédalskhed ou Éléphantiasis des Grecs par D. et B. Traduit du Norwégien sous les yeyx de Mr. Danielssen par L. A. Cosson (de Nogaret) avec un atlas de 24 pl. color. Paris, 1848. 535 pages.
  • D. C. Danielssen:
    Traité de la forme anaistétique de la Spédalskhed. Christiania, 1862.

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