Erythema nodosum leprosum: a possible cause of oral destruction in leprosy.

Abstract

Apart from vague statements and speculative remarks, the role of ENL in the oral cavity has not been considered in the recent English language literature. A case of oral ENL is reported, and we postulate that ENL plays a prominent role in the intra-oral destruction noted in leprosy. Information gathered from the literature and from our own experience with a series of 37 leprosy patients with oral lesions support this postulation.